Using Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Short Course

Using Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Short Course is organized by Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc.

Description:
This continuing professional education (CPE) self-study short course includes a required reading of an article that summarizes a meta-analysis of forty-three randomized control trials on the efficacy of probiotics for treating irritable bowel syndrome. The findings may be useful in helping to establish treatment guidelines for IBS. A case-study-based CPE exam helps the reader integrate the information into their work setting.

Course objectives:
After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:

• Interpret and integrate evidence-based research and literature in decision-making as it applies to a systemic review and network meta-analysis on probiotics and IBS.
• Integrate relevant information in a systemic review on IBS and probiotics with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
• Engage in educational activities to maintain knowledge and obtain new knowledge of IBS and probiotic treatment.
• Critically evaluate the credibility of integrative and functional medicine research and literature, using evidence-based criteria, to respond to inquiries and to determine the appropriateness of incorporating these interventions into nutrition care plans.