Secondary Headache: Learning Diagnostic Reasoning in Complex Cases

Author(s): Sarah McCarthy, DNP, APRN, CNP, Sheila Smith, PhD, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAANP

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP A 1.00

Expires Jun 01, 2028

Topics: Neurology

Population: Adult

Role: APRN

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

The purpose of this article is to review the diagnostic thought process required of ACNPs, provide a case-based example of DR in a complex secondary headache scenario, and identify key tools to help ACNP learners develop strong DR skills. Multiple strategies for developing or advancing DR competencies can be used by ACNP learners at all levels using learner-driven approaches. Statistically significant improvement in DR performance can be achieved with intentional, learner-driven activities and metacognitive exercises. ACNP learners have the opportunity to master DR using various type 1, type 2, and metacognitive processes to ensure safe and effective DR, even in the most complex of cases. The topics include the process of diagnostic reasoning, use of likelihood ratios, the SNOOP10 criteria for secondary headaches, and a discussion of the general approach to evaluation of red flag signs commonly found with dangerous headaches.

Objectives

  • Discuss basic likelihood ratios for diagnosing secondary headache(s).
  • Discuss the use of SNNOOP10 criteria as diagnostic criteria for secondary headache.
  • Identify evidence based plans of care for the evaluation and management of persons presenting with secondary headaches

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

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