MANAGING DYSPEPSIA IN OLDER ADULTS

DURATION

15 minutes

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dyspepsia is a common symptom in older people and is often under managed due to difficulty in diagnosis due to late presentation for medical assistance. Although dyspepsia does not affect survival, it significantly reduces quality of life and thus is a critical condition to identify early. Discover how our course can help you address the common issue of dyspepsia in older individuals. Learn how to overcome challenges in diagnosis and late presentation for medical assistance. By identifying and managing dyspepsia early, you can improve quality of life for those in Home and Residential care settings. Join us to raise awareness and enhance your skills in managing this important condition. This course will outline causes and treatment/management in the older adult population.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define Dyspepsia
• Identify symptoms and signs of dyspepsia
• List key risk factors leading to the development of dyspepsia
• Discuss preventive measures for dyspepsia symptoms
• Recognise red flags for serious disease
• Describe how to manage dyspepsia