Gastrointestinal

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How often do you consult with a patient with a gastrointestinal complaint?

The chances are it is quite frequently, as the topic is broad and includes a range of conditions from irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia, to inflammatory bowel disease.

You could be speaking to someone who wants to buy an over-the-counter remedy for indigestion or discussing new treatments with a patient attending a biologics clinic appointment for their ulcerative colitis. Or you may be promoting evidence-based management of dyspepsia in primary care.

Either way, you’ll want to have up-to-date knowledge about the condition, and how to manage it, in order to support patients effectively.

Try the assessment in the ‘Test yourself’ section to help you identify your learning needs, and then access our range of learning on gastrointestinal topics from this page.

You’ll find e-learning, distance learning programmes and signposting to other resources to help you to optimise treatment and support people living with a gastrointestinal condition.

This learning programme provides you with information regarding the pathophysiology, common symptoms and potential complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The programme highlights potential treatment options to induce and maintain remission, including references to relevant NICE guidelines. This learning programme has been designed to enable healthcare professionals to provide effective care for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Outcomes:

• list the differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
• identify the symptoms of each condition
• describe the medical management of inflammatory bowel disease
• evaluate disease severity
• recommend appropriate management protocols depending on disease severity
• discuss the prognosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

This programme gives an overview of common disorders which manifest as alterations in normal bowel functioning, helping learners to improve signposting for their patients who present with such symptoms.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Outcomes:

• describe the pathophysiology of bowel incontinence, intractable constipation, volvulus and irritable bowel syndrome
• identify the signs and symptoms of each of these conditions
• make recommendations for the medical management of each condition
• critically evaluate the efficacy of interventions and medical management of functional bowel disorders.

This programme examines the symptoms and causes presenting as dyspepsia. It emphasises a cost-effective and evidence-based approach to the treatment of dyspepsia using both prescription only and non-prescription medication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Outcomes:

• define dyspepsia and its variants
• describe the symptoms associated with dyspepsia
• develop a structured approach to managing dyspepsia in primary care
• specify the alarm features that would prompt you to refer the patient for further investigation
• assess patients taking NSAIDs for their risk of upper GI toxicity and requirement for GI protection
• discuss methods available to diagnose dyspepsia and test for Helicobacter pylori.

This programme is designed to help healthcare professionals to provide effective care for patients with stoma by providing information about the formation of ostomies and the common problems experienced with stoma formation. It also covers stoma management, including drug-related issues and stoma care appliances. Learners will consider the adjustments and lifestyle changes that patients need to make and work through a troubleshooting guide to highlight the common problems stoma patients face.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Outcomes:

• explain the role of stoma formation in the management of lower gastro-intestinal disease
• describe the surgical procedures involved to form the different types of stoma
• detail the various types of appliances and accessories available to patients with stomas
• recognise the problems associated with stoma formation
• provide practical advice to enable people with stomas to have minimal disruption to their day-to-day lives.

This programme aims to provide the learner with an understanding of what diverticular disease is, how it is diagnosed and what a diagnosis of diverticular disease means for the patient. This learning also includes information regarding pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diverticular disease.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Outcomes:

• describe the pathophysiology of diverticular disease
• recognise similar conditions to exclude
• explain how a diagnosis is made
• list the complications associated with this condition
• discuss the available treatment options
• provide advice on lifestyle and dietary changes that may prevent symptomatic disease from developing.

This programme provides an overview of colorectal carcinoma. Working through the programme will help healthcare professionals gain the knowledge required to recognise the signs and symptoms of potential carcinoma and to provide appropriate advice and efficient signposting. The programme also discusses potential treatments and the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to the care of patients diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD). Users should recognise that this programme will refer to Northern Ireland's policies and organisations. After ordering this programme, you will be redirected to their website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning Outcomes:

• report the incidence of, and mortality and survival rates associated with, colorectal cancer
• describe the pathology of the condition
• list the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors
• recognise the signs and symptoms
• outline the main diagnostic investigations used and know when screening is appropriate
• describe the method of staging tumours
• discuss the various treatment regimens
• recognise the role of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of colorectal cancer.

Continence and stoma webkit

NICE digestive tract conditions guidance: