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NASPGHAN - Improving the Transition Process for Pediatric IBD Patients - Case Based Newsletter
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Post-Test Questions
Which of the following are necessary elements for a successful transition of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
The transition process for patients with IBD should begin:
According to the NASPGHAN recommendations, which of the following should be included in preparing a pediatric IBD patient for transfer to an adult care provider?
You have recently diagnosed a 12-year-old female patient with ulcerative colitis.  What is an appropriate step in introducing this patient into the transition process?
Your 16-year-old male patient has come in for a follow-up visit from a recent flare of his Crohn's disease.  What proficiencies should this patient exhibit at this stage of the transition process?
An 18-year-old patient with IBD has recently graduated from high school and does not plan to attend college.  What would be an appropriate reason for delaying the transfer of care to an adult gastroenterologist?
Which of the following statements concerning patient education is true?
What is the most common reason for poor treatment adherence among adolescent patients with IBD?
An appropriate strategy for dealing with resistance from the patient's parents includes:
When is it appropriate to follow-up with an IBD patient after the transfer of care?
Please rate the following:
The program was relevant to my work.
Content matched stated objectives.
How well did the educational sessions give a balanced view of therapeutic options, including the use of generic names?
If you rated any of the above questions with 'fair,' 'poor,' 'disagree,' or 'strongly disagree' please explain:
Objective 1: Identify the needs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients for a successful transition from pediatric to ongoing adult care
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly learned strategies.
Objective 2: Explore potential barriers to this transition from the perspectives of patients, families, and medical team members
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly learned strategies.
Objective 3: Utilize the CDHNF and NASPGHAN checklist and patient Web resource to develop an effective transition plan for pediatric IBD patients, with a focus on developing patient independence, education and communication
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly learned strategies.
Objective 4: Incorporate parents and family members of pediatric IBD patients into the planning process to ensure their support
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly learned strategies.
Objective 5: Develop a team approach (when available) in transitioning IBD patients from pediatric care to adult care and utilize available transition resources
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly learned strategies.
Please answer the following:
Do you believe this activity was appropriate for the scope of your professional practice?
Was the educational content scientifically sound?
Was the educational content free from commercial bias?
Was the mode of education effective for learning?

If there was off-label or investigational medications mentioned in this activity, was this information disclosed?

If you answered 'No' to any of the above questions, please explain:
What did you learn during this activity that you intend to integrate into your practice?
What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?
What patient problems or patient challenges do you feel you are not able to address appropriately or to your satisfaction?
What problems are your patients communicating to you that need attention or follow up?
Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?
What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information from this training?
How could this training be improved to impact your competence or performance in practice?
Additional comments regarding this activity.
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