2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - Posters-P2.11C.04 Enhancing Multidisciplinary Clinicians' Ability in Identifying and Managing irAEs in the Emergency Setting Through Online CME

P2.11C.04 Enhancing Multidisciplinary Clinicians' Ability in Identifying and Managing irAEs in the Emergency Setting Through Online CME

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The study presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer aimed to improve emergency clinicians’ ability to identify and manage immune-related adverse events (irAEs) due to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), particularly for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It evaluated the effectiveness of an online continuing medical education (CME) program on clinicians' competence and confidence within an emergency department setting.<br /><br />**Background and Need:**<br />ICIs can induce irAEs, which range from mild to severe. The first point of contact for such adverse events in many cases is the emergency department (ED). However, clinicians in these settings may lack specialized training, underscoring the necessity for enhanced collaborative capabilities to address these events and reduce patient morbidity and mortality.<br /><br />**Methodology:**<br />The study involved a 15-minute video discussion by multidisciplinary experts. Learning outcomes were measured through pre- and post-assessment using competence questions and a Likert scale to gauge confidence levels. The participation data were collected from various clinicians, including ED physicians, oncologists, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs), with improvements measured by changes in correct responses on post-assessment tests.<br /><br />**Results:**<br />The online CME led to statistically significant improvements in clinicians' abilities to identify and treat irAEs in the ED setting. Although ED clinicians in academic settings had lower initial competence, they were more aware of available resources. Contrarily, similar demographics among oncologists showed greater improvement. Overall, the findings indicate a critical need for targeted educational programs to bridge existing competence gaps among community clinicians and the importance of institutional protocols.<br /><br />The initiative resulted in relative increases across various metrics, suggesting that such educational efforts can enhance clinical practices and patient care outcomes in dynamic healthcare environments. The study was supported by an educational grant from Regeneron and reflects a broad consensus on the efficacy of educational interventions in medical settings.

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Michelle Worst

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Speaker Michelle Worst

Topic Metastatic NSCLC – Immunotherapy

Keywords

immune checkpoint inhibitors

immune-related adverse events

non-small cell lung cancer

emergency department

continuing medical education

clinicians competence

patient care outcomes

multidisciplinary experts

educational interventions

Regeneron grant