The Ins and Outs of Bowel Disease Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and would be held during Jul 20 - 21, 2017 at Rydges Sydney Central, Surry hills, New South Wales, Australia.This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 12.0 CPD Hours.
Need for Program
The incidence of people with bowel disease varies in Australia with some, such as inflammatory
bowel disease and colon cancer, being common disorders. They are, by nature, anxiety-producing
and may cause very uncomfortable symptoms. Current evidence suggests that timely management of
these conditions and best practice care is imperative if wellness and quality of life is to be preserved.
Nurses frequently connect with patients with disorders of the bowel and have a key role in their
support and desired outcomes.
Overview
Bowel disorders are increasing in Australia today and their treatment is increasingly sophisticated. Bowel diseases have a significant impact on a person’s entire health. Nurses are therefore crucial in ensuring patients with bowel disease have the best health outcomes possible. Attend this conference and update your knowledge about:
• The huge effects of inflammatory bowel disease
• Abdominal assessment to identify potential complications
• Nutrition for people living with bowel diseases
• Faecal pathology and what this reveals
• Screening and staging of colorectal cancer
• How to select appropriate products and manage challenging stomas
• Review of modern antiemetic medicines
• Allaying anxieties and fears associated with bowel diseases
Conference Objectives are :
• Correlate information obtained from a nursing assessment of a patient’s health and laboratory
findings to develop appropriate care plans
• Use current knowledge about bowel related disorders and their management to promote best
outcomes for patients across the continuum of care
• Patients in your care will be supported to deal with the anxieties and emotional strains associated
with a bowel disorder
• Use information relating to bowel health to promote prevention of disorders and to educate
patients