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Inflammatory Bowel Diseae. Marsha Johnson Schulte DNP, ANP, BC marshaschulte@sbcglobal.net. Disease Background. Crohn's Disease Ulcerative Colitis. Other Symptoms of IBD People with IBD may have symptoms outside the digestive tract, such as:
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseae Marsha Johnson Schulte DNP, ANP, BC marshaschulte@sbcglobal.net
Other Symptoms of IBD • People with IBD may have symptoms outside the digestive tract, such as: • Mouth sores and skin problems • Arthritis • Eye problems that affect vision
Who Gets IBD? Small gender difference 1.4 million cases and increasing Median age 30’s
Etiology of IBD Genetic Environmental Microbial dysfunction Chronic disease
ACG Guidelines for Treatment 5-ASA’s Steroids/Antibiotics Immunmodulators Biologicals
Goals of Therapy Remission Maintenance Avoidance of Surgery and Hospitalizations Avoidance of Steroid Dependence
Life Long Management Burden of Disease Patient Empowerment
Global Health and Wellness Therapy related Monitoring Managing nutritional needs Managing bone health Vaccinations Smoking cessation
IBD is a chronic disease that can result in physical, social and psychological complications True False