UpToDate Patient and Member Engagement Program Updates and Enhancements - May 2024

The following programs have been released on May 29, 2024. Click here to preview our new interactive programs.
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New Programs

Natural Menopause

Program Code: 43625
Subscriptions: UpToDate Health, UpToDate Engage, Faith-Based UpToDate Engage
Release Notes:

  • This video goes over information about natural menopause, including: what it is, how to manage symptoms with lifestyle changes and medicine, and the common emotions people experience during this time.


These updates have also been applied to the following UpToDate Educate programs:

  • What is Natural Menopause?: Overview (43646) 
  • Managing Natural Menopause Symptoms: Overview (43647) 
  • Natural Menopause: Managing Symptoms with Medicine (43648)
  • Natural Menopause: Emotions During Menopause (43649)
  • Natural Menopause: New Beginnings (43650)
PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) for Sleep Apnea: Finding the Right Device 

Program Code: 43651
Subscriptions: UpToDate Health, UpToDate Engage, Faith-Based UpToDate Engage
Release Notes:

  • This video provides an overview of PAP (positive airway pressure) treatment for sleep apnea, including: how to choose the right PAP mask and tips about good sleep hygiene.
Getting Used to Your PAP Device for Sleep Apnea: Overview

Program Code: 43652
Subscriptions: UpToDate Health, UpToDate Educate, UpToDate Engage, Faith-Based UpToDate Engage
Release Notes:

  • This video provides an overview of PAP (positive airway pressure) treatment for sleep apnea, including: getting adjusted to the mask and tips about good sleep hygiene.

Updated Programs

PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) for Sleep Apnea

Program Code: 579
Subscriptions: UpToDate Health, UpToDate Engage, Faith-Based UpToDate Engage

Main Changes:

  • Harmonized content with UTD
    • Included language around informing anesthesia doctor if taking PAP or
      having sleep apnea
  • Deleted “Why treat sleep apnea?” section. Sleep apnea program covers this information
  • Revised to reflect that both CPAP and APAP are common PAP devices
  • Deleted Provent as potential alternative
  • Updated certain sections to match Sleep apnea program
    • Revised language around how PAP can improve certain health conditions
    • Included upper airway stimulation treatment as potential alternative option
  • Updated for DE&I and accessibility considerations
  • Updated for standard language and style

These updates have also been applied to the following UpToDate Educate programs:

  • How Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Treats Sleep Apnea: Overview (9861)
Diabetes- Foot Care

Program Code: 9861

Subscriptions: UpToDate Health, UpToDate Engage, Faith-Based UpToDate Engage

Main changes:

  • Added types of injuries to look for on the foot
  • Adjusted language about controlling instead of managing diabetes
  • Updated program to improve inclusivity and accessibility