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COMPASS Notes

Readers please note: the content of these COMPASS Therapeutic notes are accurate at the time of publication. Responsibility for keeping up to date with any subsequent changes in practice, lies with the reader.


Overactive Bladder Syndrome

2022
3 hours

Aim

This course has been written for healthcare professionals working in primary care, who assess and manage patients presenting with symptoms of Overactive bladder (OAB).

Learning outcomes

Having completed this course you should be able to understand:
  • the symptoms and diagnosis of Overactive Bladder (OAB)
  • management of OAB
  • anticholinergic burden and at-risk groups
  • alternative pharmacological treatments
  • patient review

    • Management of Dementia

    2019
    3 hours

    Aim

    This course has been written for healthcare professionals working in primary care, who prescribe or dispense medicines for patients with dementia. This publication seeks to provide an overview of how to manage both the cognitive and behavioural symptoms of dementia

    Learning outcomes

    Having completing this course you should be able to:
    • Recognise the symptoms of dementia and the benefits of early diagnosis
    • Have an understanding of possible preventative strategies for dementia
    • Describe the different types of dementia and how each is managed
    • Discuss management options for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), including rational use of low dose antipsychotics.

    Therapeutic Notes on the Management of Parkinson's Disease

    2019
    3 hours

    Aim

    This course has been written for healthcare professionals working in primary care, who prescribe or dispense medicines for patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This publication seeks to provide a broad overview of the management of PD. Treatment of PD is under the care of a specialist. However, due to the complexity of the disease, primary care healthcare professionals will encounter many aspects of the disease. Attention is also drawn to non-motor symptoms. Three of the most common non-motor symptoms (depression, dementia and psychosis) present a major challenge for the management of PD and therefore are discussed in detail in designated sections.

    Learning outcomes

    Having completing this course you should be able to:
    • Recognise the features of PD to ensure rapid referral to a specialist
    • Understand how the condition is treated to facilitate shared care between primary and secondary care
    • Discuss the management of motor symptoms in early and advanced stages of the disease
    • Recognise the non-motor symptoms of PD to ensure prompt and effective management.