Closing the gap in the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C): From recognition to treating the patient
Activity Description / Statement of Need:
In this online, self-learning activity:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is among the most common disorders seen by primary care as well as gastroenterology specialty clinics. Patients with IBS usually present with chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habit, in the absence of any other disease to cause these sorts of symptoms. The disorder is associated with annual healthcare expenditures of $20 billion and significant costs in lost work productivity and health-related quality-of-life.
Although not uncommon, there is still much that is unknown about IBS-C, and its diagnosis has largely remained dependent on symptom-based criteria with their share of limitations.
This activity has been designed to update HCPs’ knowledge of IBS-C and to improve their competence and performance in treating it.
Target Audience:
The following HCPs: Gastroenterologists and primary care physicians; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists who practice in gastroenterology; and any other HCPs with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with IBS-C.
Cost: Free
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Activity Description / Statement of Need:
In this online, self-learning activity:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is among the most common disorders seen by primary care as well as gastroenterology specialty clinics. Patients with IBS usually present with chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habit, in the absence of any other disease to cause these sorts of symptoms. The disorder is associated with annual healthcare expenditures of $20 billion and significant costs in lost work productivity and health-related quality-of-life.
Although not uncommon, there is still much that is unknown about IBS-C, and its diagnosis has largely remained dependent on symptom-based criteria with their share of limitations.
This activity has been designed to update HCPs’ knowledge of IBS-C and to improve their competence and performance in treating it.
Target Audience:
The following HCPs: Gastroenterologists and primary care physicians; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists who practice in gastroenterology; and any other HCPs with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with IBS-C.