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NASPGHAN - Podcast - Improving the Transition Process for Pediatric IBD Patients
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Post-Test Questions
Reasons to have the teen answer the questions rather than the parent include:
Techniques to REDUCE parent input include:
When a teen will not verbalize anything in response to a question, possible options are to:
A pillbox might be helpful in all ways EXCEPT:
Asking teen patients to name their medications (with times and doses) at every clinic visit does all of the following except:
A 23-year-old recently transitioned patient of yours with Crohn's disease emails you at work the following message:

 

" Hi Doctor Joe/Nurse Jamie, My boss asked me yesterday, why I spend so much time in the bathroom. I think she thinks I am getting high. What should I tell him/her? No one at work knows I have Crohn's. Doug." Which of the following is the best, most thorough advice:
You are asked to present to a group of families and patients with IBD on the topic of transition, IBD and work life. At the end of your presentation the father of one of the patients who is about to graduate from college stands and asks you " What does my daughter need to know about taking care of herself with a full time job?"  Your thoughtful, best response is:
An 18-year-old college freshman comes to see you during his school's winter break. You have been following him since age 12 years when you diagnosed him with ileo-colonic Crohn's disease. He has been in a durable remission for several years on methotrexate maintenance therapy. He is feeling great and jokes with you that as part of his "freshman 15" he has finally gained the 10 pounds that his mother always wanted to see him gain. He is afebrile and has a benign physical exam. You order routine screening lab tests and note that, for the first time, his liver transaminases are elevated 3-4 times control. The most likely explanation for this is:
The time of transition often brings increased independence to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Around this time, IBD patients are also at risk to lose remission of their IBD. A recognized etiology of this is:
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?
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