• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  According to the American College of Gastroenterology irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal disorder with an estimated prevalence rate in the US of 10-15%.  While most patients do not recognize the symptoms as IBS it accounts for 12% of visits to the primary care physician and is the most common disorder diagnosed by gastroenterologists.  Direct and indirect costs of IBS result in a significant economic burden.  There are different types of IBS which vary in symptoms and treatment.  This knowledge-based activity will educate pharmacists on the diagnosis and management of IBS, as well as the importance of counseling patients to adhere to their prescribed regimens and lifestyle modifications. 
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   21107H01_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   21107H01_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Recommend pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures to manage the symptoms of IBS

  Recognize the pathophysiology and symptomatology of IBS

  Recognize the risk factors and comorbidities related to IBS

  Define Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and its diagnostic criteria

  Nurse

  Define Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and its diagnostic criteria

  Recommend pharmacological and nonpharmacological measures to manage the symptoms of IBS

  Recognize the risk factors and comorbidities related to IBS

  Recognize the pathophysiology and symptomatology of IBS

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-845027

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-21-107-H01-P
  Nurse 0798-0000-21-107-H01-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Brooke  Fidler, PharmD Associate Professor, LIU Pharmacy, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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