Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome – 2 Hours

Description

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many patients living in the United States and worldwide. Thus, nurses and healthcare professionals should understand patient care related to irritable bowel syndrome to improve patient outcomes and treatment adherence. Important components include IBS subtypes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. There are many different treatment options, which depend on the patient’s predominant IBS subtype. The Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome course reviews the statistics, groups at increased risk for IBS, risk factors, comorbid conditions, and IBS subtypes. It also discusses IBS pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, and treatment and management of this complex condition.

Upon completion of the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome course, participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the statistical evidence and groups at increased risk for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
• Differentiate the subtypes of IBS.
• Explain the epidemiology and pathophysiology of IBS.
• Identify the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for IBS.
• Use the recognized Rome IV criteria for IBS to make a diagnosis.
• Review different options to manage IBS.
• Describe guideline-based nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for IBS.
• Review different options to manage IBS.
• Discuss the clinician’s role in the care of patients with IBS.

Contact Hours: 2 Hours 

Course Fee: $15 / Participant 

Author: Amanda Marten, FNP-C

Target Audience: All Nursing Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course and receive a printable (PDF) certificate via email.

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