In Module 1, you will receive an introduction on biosimilars and instruction on talking to patients about biosimilars. This includes explaining information in easy-to-understand terms, providing resources to learn more about biosimilars (Foundation patient education), and explaining biosimilars to patients with low, moderate, and high-level health literacy (definitions like extrapolation, switching, etc.).
Module Resource Links:
Educational Resources for Biosimilars for Providers
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Biosimilars Resources For Professionals: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/science-and-professionals/education-resources/whitepapers/biosimilars
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation IBD Clinical Hub – Video Training Materials for Healthcare Professionals on IBD: https://crohnscolitisprofessional.org/
- Food and Drug Administration Biosimilar Education Materials: Multimedia Education Materials | FDA
Educational Resources on Biosimilars for Patients
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: Biosimilars: What You Should Know: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-ibd/medication/biosimilars
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: Medication Guide: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ibdmedicationguide
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: Biosimilars Role in IBD Treatment: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/blog/biosimilars-role-ibd-treatment
- American Gastrointestinal Association: https://patient.gastro.org/biosimilars/
- Food and Drug Administration: https://www.fda.gov/media/165656/download
Health Literacy Assessment
- Increase the proportion of adults whose healthcare provider checked their understanding: https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-communication/increase-proportion-adults-whose-health-care-provider-checked-their-understanding-hchit-01
- Increase the proportion of adults whose health care providers involved them in decisions: https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-communication/increase-proportion-adults-whose-health-care-providers-involved-them-decisions-much-they-wanted-hchit-03
- Decrease the proportion of adults who report poor communication with their healthcare: https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-communication/decrease-proportion-adults-who-report-poor-communication-their-health-care-provider-hchit-02
Speakers:
Donna Bacchus, PhD, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Graduate Department, University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Juanita Belton, MPH, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Boston Medical Center - Crohn’s and Colitis Research Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Date: 9/1/2023
This program made possible in part by:
