PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Course overview

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; also called irritable colon or spastic colon) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic and/or recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits such as constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of both. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of patient education about IBS. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.