Constipation is more common among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) than the general population, among both children and adults. Constipation can be difficult to identify or diagnose in the IDD population and carries with it several other health risks. This course will describe the signs and symptoms of constipation, including different types of constipation that might occur in individuals with IDD. This course will also discuss different treatments for constipation as well as ways Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) can help the people they support prevent constipation. This course is the third in a five-part series on health needs for people with IDD.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Causes of Constipation
A. Will’s Constipation Conundrum
B. Constipation
C. Signs and Symptoms of Constipation
D. Constipation in Individuals with IDD
E. Causes of Constipation
F. Risk for Constipation
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 3: Preventing and Treating Constipation
A. The Role of DSPs in Preventing and Treating Constipation
B. Preventing Constipation
C. Preventing Strategies
D. Treating Constipation E. Review F. Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Congratulations!
C. Course Contributors
D. Resources
E. References
F. Exam
Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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