This course has been developed for IBD nurses and other interdisciplinary non-medical clinicians interested in Inflammatory Bowel Disease(s) (IBD). One major aim of this e-learning activity is to increase competence and knowledge with regard to the management of non-inflammatory symptoms in IBD patients in order to improve patient outcomes.

After this case you will:

• • Understand the mechanisms by which IBD can cause fatigue and how this can be recognised and managed
  • Understand the mechanisms by which IBD can cause non-inflammatory pain and how this can be managed
  • Understand the prevalence of IBS (functional symptoms) in IBD
  • Be aware of the prevalence of faecal incontinence (FI) in IBD
  • Know how to assess the patient for factors which might influence non-inflammatory symptoms
  • Be aware of the range of therapeutic options for treating non-inflammatory symptoms

This course has been developed for gastroenterologists, surgeons, paediatricians, pathologists and other interdisciplinary medical experts interested in Inflammatory Bowel Disease(s) (IBD). 

Learning outcomes:

• Be acquainted with the “ECCO Topical Review on Transitional Care in Inflammatory Bowel Disease” that can  be used as a guidance for clinical practice
  
• Be able to identify the critical elements of a transition programme