Comprehensive Constipation Management: A Holistic Approach
In this webinar, Jessie Wong, MAcc, RDN, LD reviews how to effectively assess and manage constipation in your patients through tailored nutrition interventions. She covers different constipation causes and subtypes and their relationship to the gut-brain axis, sleep, physical activity, diet patterns, fluid intake, caffeine, alcohol, supplements and medications - and how to modify them to help patients achieve bowel regularity.
The live version of this webinar was presented by Jessie Wong, MAcc, RDN, LD on Thursday, December 14th at 3:00 PM EST. This recorded version is approved for one hour of continuing education credit. RDs should list code 175, Recorded Pre-Approved Self-Study Materials, for this activity type.
You will need to take a short quiz after the webinar in order to obtain your certificate!
Course details:
CEU: 1.0
Activity number: 180621
Suggested performance indicators: 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 9.3.1
Course opens: 12/14/2023
Course expires: 12/14/2026
Learning objectives
- Understand Constipation: Gain a thorough understanding of what constipation is, its various subtypes, and its prevalence.
- Address Dietary Considerations: Explore the intricate relationship between diet and constipation, including dietary patterns, fluid intake, and the potential impact of caffeine and alcohol.
- Comprehend the Gut-Brain Axis: Understand the gut-brain connection in constipation and its relevance to dietary interventions.
- Consider Lifestyle Factors: Recognize the impact of sleep patterns and physical activity on constipation symptoms and learn strategies to address these factors.
- Evaluate Supplements and Medications: Explore the role of dietary supplements and medications in constipation management, focusing on evidence-based approaches.
- Deliver Patient-Centered Care: Develop the ability to assess patients with constipation comprehensively, including their dietary habits, symptom profiles, and stool characteristics.
- Learn to create personalized dietary plans and provide ongoing support and education.
- Perform visual assessments of stool types and constipation, and identify what different types of stool means when it comes to chronic constipation.
Note: Jessie's introduction and disclosure statement was cut off in the recording due to technical issues. Jessie was paid by Dr. Schar USA for this presentation. She has no other financial disclosures."