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Constipation and Diarrhoea in Adult Cancer Patients

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The lecture duration is 17min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Amy Tipping
Lung Cancer Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Consultant, at the Calvary Mater Hospital, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Lecture Summary

Background refresher of constipation and diarrhoea in adult oncology setting ​ Assessment and grading of signs/symptoms ​ Update on latest evidence including treatment and management​ Implications/suggestions for clinical practice

Target Audience

Oncology nurses
Trainee oncology doctors
General practitioners

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Define and identify causes and risk factors for constipation and diarrhoea in adult oncology patients
  • Discuss severity and grading of signs/symptoms of constipation and diarrhoea​
  • Develop an understanding of nursing bowel management in oncology patients ​

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