Is There an NP in the Rheum? The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Overcoming Underrecognition and Treatment Delays to Improve Patient Outcomes in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Learning Objectives:,Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:,• Outline methods for differentiating between mechanical and inflammatory back pain using ASAS classification criteria for axSpA, based on clinical presentation, laboratory studies, and appropriate imaging,• Explain how axSpA manifests differently in women in order to facilitate a timelier diagnosis and avoid worsening symptoms,• Discuss how to manage the extra-articular manifestations and quality-of-life concerns that are common in patients with axSpA,• List the guideline recommendations and clinical trial evidence to the management of axSpA