Up to 80% of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) report some degree of bowel urgency, a symptom that not only significantly adds to their overall emotional and social burden but can be an indicator of uncontrolled bowel inflammation. Unfortunately, bowel urgency is largely underrecognized by health care professionals (HCPs) caring for patients with CD. Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs) in the gastroenterology field are positioned to initiate screening for bowel urgency as part of thorough symptom evaluation while establishing open communication with patients and implementing shared decision-making.
In this CME Outfitters live webcast, leading clinical experts will help prepare learners to discuss, assess, and address bowel urgency in patients with CD, and will provide insight into the efficacy and safety of new and emerging therapies. The webcast will also include videos capturing the patient journey and first-hand experiences.