Publications on digestive health

You may find below the FIP publications focusing on digestive health.

 

 

CPD bite: Fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes

In this FIP CPD Bite focusing on fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes, management strategies for patients living with these conditions are explored. Clinical settings that highlight the intricacies of managing fatty liver disease alongside type 2 diabetes are also covered, as well as the latest approaches in patient support and disease management. This CPD Bite aims to offer pharmacists knowledge and skills to provide effective care for patients grappling with the complexities of fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes.

Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of irritable bowel syndrome

In this episode, you will learn about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), shedding light on its pathophysiology, unraveling the typical ways it manifests, and the essential role pharmacists play in self-management.

 

Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

In this video, you will learn the anatomy and pathophysiology of GERD/GORD, delve into its complications and risk factors, identify red-flag symptoms, and safe and effective self-management strategies for pharmacists.

The role of pharmacists in managing reflux-like symptoms: Report from an international insight board

Managing reflux symptoms in the community pharmacy: Quick reference guide for pharmacists

This publication provides a quick review of guidance on reflux management by community pharmacists, expanding on the previous FIP publication “Empowering self-care: A handbook for pharmacists”. An overview of the causes, symptoms and management options for reflux management will be detailed, including resources and highlighted information for the pharmacy team.