0.5 CPD learning hours
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Pharmacy Settings: How Does it Present and First Line Management
In this short symposium recorded for the 2024 pharmacy show, Dr Choudhary provides an overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with a focus upon the role of specific strains of probiotics as part of the management of symptoms, before reflecting on her own clinical practice to share top tips for pharmacists to consider when discussing and recommending probiotic products to individuals.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand IBS definition as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and diagnostic criteria
- Get Topline summary of clinical management guidelines for IBS (dietary and lifestyle changes, pharmacological and psychotherapy approaches)
- Get an overview and summary of potential role of probiotics as part of holistic management approach to IBS
- Get a summary of research evidence (focus on Bifidobacterium longum 35624® and 1714® - individual and in combination) from clinical trials and real world evidence
- Clinical reflections of your real-life experiences with patients individuals with IBS including common misconceptions amongst individuals and their common questions
- Understand the definition of IBS as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and its diagnostic criteria.
- Gain a summary of clinical management guidelines for IBS, including dietary and lifestyle changes, pharmacological treatments, and psychotherapy approaches.
- Explore the potential role of probiotics in a holistic management approach to IBS.
- Get a review research evidence from clinical trials and real-world studies, focusing on Bifidobacterium longum 35624® and 1714® (both individually and in combination).
- Reflect on real-life clinical experiences with IBS patients, including common misconceptions and frequently asked questions.
- Understand IBS as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and its diagnostic criteria.
- Recognize how IBS presents in pharmacy settings, including supporting individuals awaiting diagnosis and identifying red flags for GP referral.
- Understand clinical management guidelines for IBS, including dietary, lifestyle, pharmacological, and psychotherapy approaches.
- Explore the role of probiotics in IBS management, focusing on Bifidobacterium longum 35624® and 1714® based on clinical research.
- Reflect on real-life experiences with IBS patients, including common misconceptions and tips for recommending probiotics effectively.
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