GastroPsych

Psychological Intervention with Adolescent/Young Adult Patients with DGBIs

A Rome Foundation Continuing Medical Education program

CE Credits: 1 hour of continuing education credit for Licensed Psychologists will be awarded. There is no cost to attend. Attendees must complete the seminar's associated evaluation form in order to receive credit. 

Level: Intermediate 

Description: 

Patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including functional bowel disorders, gastroparesis, chronic pancreatitis, esophageal conditions, and inflammatory bowel disease may experience brain-gut dysregulation that can impact their symptoms and/or disease experience. In an engaging and practical case series, leading experts in psychogastroenterology will discuss how to utilize psychological interventions with complex and unique GI presentations. Each seminar will include a didactic presentation, including an overview of the condition being treated, the rationale for psychological treatment and the scientific basis for the approach. This will be followed by a case example to illustrate the condition and approach being presented. The program will draw upon current research findings related to the content as well as the clinical practice knowledge of the presenter.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to explain the scientific basis for integrating behavioral health interventions for AYA patients with DGBI diagnoses

2. Participants will be able to discuss characteristics unique to the AYA population that are critical for informing psychological treatment