Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Overview

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both major categories of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Both usually involve severe diarrhea, pain, fatigue and weight loss. IBD can be debilitating and sometimes leads to life-threatening complications. When it comes to IBD, getting an accurate diagnosis can be a challenge. A combination of tests is used to confirm a diagnosis and to understand the extent and location of disease which helps determine appropriate treatment options.

In this eLearning activity, we will review the Inflammatory Bowel Disease states and also discuss patient teaching and the various diagnostic tools.

Target Audience

This learner-paced activity is intended primarily for RNs with a responsibility for or an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The presentation will also be of interest to allied healthcare personnel and MDs involved in endoscopy.

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe various options for diagnosis and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  2. Discuss patient teaching consideration aspects for IBD
  3. Contrast three diagnostic tools for IBD

Teaching Methodology

Participants will complete the web-based learning activity entitled “Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease”. They will read the article, then register to take the post-test and complete the evaluation on the website. They will submit the documentation as directed. A bibliographic reference is included for those wishing additional information.

Contact Hours

Upon completion of the entire program, achieving a score of 80% on the post-test, and submission of required documentation, participants will be granted 1 contact hour. No partial credit will be granted.

Accreditation

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 08747, the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Provider Number 50-574, the Florida Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 50-574, the Georgia Board of Nursing, Provider Number 50-574 and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Provider Number 50-26112.

It is the responsibility of the licensee to verify acceptance of contact hours for relicensure.

NCCT: This program is acceptable for surgical technologist re-certification by National Center for Competency Testing

Disclosures

  1. Successful completion: Participants must register and complete the entire program, achieve a score of 80% on the post-test and submit required documentation.
  2. Conflict of interest: Planners disclose no conflict of interest. Subject matter experts, who consulted on the project, are employees of the commercial support entity and hereby disclose a conflict of interest.
  3. Commercial company support: Fees are underwritten by education funding provided by Medtronic GI Solutions.
  4. Non-commercial company support: None.
  5. Alternative/Complementary therapy: None

Certificate Issue / Replacement

Participants successfully completing the activity and submitting required documentation will be permitted to print a certificate of completion. Participants are advised to retain the certificate for eight years following activity completion.

Replacement of misplaced certificate is available from Educational Dimensions. There is a fee for this service. Request a replacement by contacting Educational Dimensions.

Next Page: Guide to Study (detailed instructions for completing the eLearning activity)