Patient-centered Approach for Older Adults with GI Issues

Liz Cory, NP, presents "Patient-centered Approach for Older Adults with GI Issues" on behalf of SGNA.

At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants will be able to:

• Define Aging
• Discuss the needs of aging population in the US
• Identify physiological changes within the digestive system in older adults.
• Describe symptoms of common GI problems (Constipation, Diarrhea, abdominal pain) in older adults.
• Explain common causes and risk factors for the GI complaints
• Review diagnostic test and procedures
• Discuss treatment and management of common GI complaints
• Identify how nurses can apply patient centered approach

Continuing education: The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation

Contact hour(s):1.00

Contact hour(s) recording expiration: November 13, 2026

Successful completion:

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2. Complete online evaluation. 

SGNA is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11579. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for re-licensure.

CBSPD, ABCGN, and HSPA contact hours are pending.