Project ECHO: Complex Constipation and Bowel Management

The Complex Constipation and Bowel Management series will focus on equipping pediatric primary care providers and gastroenterologists with the skills needed to manage patients with refractory or severe constipation. This may include patients who have autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges or those requiring advanced testing and treatment (including surgery) for constipation management. Evidence-based approaches to various bowel management techniques will be discussed, and behavioral interventions will be included.

Participant Benefits

• Mentoring and collaboration with interdisciplinary specialists
• Case-based learning
• Many of our ECHO series offer CME/CE credits at no cost to you. For series specific CME/CE information, contact NCHProjectECHO@NationwideChildrens.org.

Participant Expectations

To make the most of your ECHO experience, we encourage participants to:

• Regularly attend sessions
• Keep your camera on for the duration of the session
• Submit a case to present to the group
• Actively participate in discussions by sharing knowledge, experiences, resources and recommendations
• Complete online pre- and post- surveys

Who Can Participate

Any health care professional who wants to engage around a topic, share their experience and learn from their peers can attend ECHO sessions.

This series specifically targets:

• Pediatric Primary Care Providers
• Medical Specialists (Gastroenterology)

Sample Topics

• Constipation and autism
• Surgical options for constipation management
• Pelvic floor dyssynergia
• Functional constipation
• Fecal incontinence
• Bowel management
• Medication management
• Motility

Future Series

If you would like to be contacted when the next series is scheduled, please join our contact list.