Summary of Week 1 Forum Discussions:

Discussion Topics:
1. Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) - CASPAR and Clinical Domains; Major
Comorbidities of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA):
2. Radiological Findings - X-ray/USG Findings in Hands and Feet of PsA Patient; MRI
Lesions in Early Axial Psoriatic Arthritis (axPsA):
3. Assessing axPsA with Canada-Denmark (CANDEN) MRI Scoring System:
4. Utility of Radiology Index in axPsA Assessment - Psoriatic Arthritis Spondylitis
Radiology Index (PASRI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Radiology Index (BASRI),
Modified Stoke Ankylosing Spondylitis Spinal Score (mSASSS):
5. Adult-Onset Psoriatic Arthritis and Early Onset PsA with Treatment of Extra-Articular
Manifestations in Psoriatic Arthritis
Reflection on Emotions and Thoughts:
1. The week commenced with an introduction, primarily focusing on essential readings
and insight about referencing in the Harvard style, accompanied by motivating words.
2. My tutor has been akin to a guardian in guiding my study activities, employing a spoon-
feeding approach, particularly in elucidating key points such as metabolic syndrome,
cardio PSA.
3. Providing examples and samples has proven to be an excellent method for assimilating
introduced concepts. The tutor has been very active in monitoring module activities.
4. Gradual adaptation to managing responsibilities and reflective practices regarding key
learning points have been observed.
Key Learnings:
Progress and Participation Analysis:
1. Demonstrated improved productivity and efficiency, notably in referencing.
2. Forum discussions have intensified noticeably, reflecting heightened engagement.
3. Actively absorbed insights from peers, even when not participating in every discussion
actively.
4. Found managing the course demands challenging but manageable without feeling
overwhelmed.
5. Identified areas for improvement, especially in discussions related to guideline-based
treatment and plagiarism.
Conclusion and Action Plan:
1. Started adjusting to course requirements and modified schedules accordingly.
2. Persistently leveraged information shared on the forums to enhance comprehension.
3. Scheduled dedicated time for engaging in the course, actively participating in forums,
and organizing tasks efficiently.
4. Strived for a steady and uniform participation approach on the forums, refining writing
styles to make more impactful contributions.
5. Actively promoted discussions within our team to improve collaborative strategies for
the upcoming week.
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