2. June Gordon & Rebecca Clark

4. Setting the Scene... Irritable Bowel Syndrome 1 in 5 people
x2 as many women
Costs NHS £45.6 million/year
Increase in referrals to dietetics locally
Lots of (mis)information online
No ‘one size fits all’ advice

5. Our Story….

6. Tools encourage focus and momentum
EP/NES tools such as
Self assessment
Action plan tool
PDSA – test of change
Tools encourage focus and momentum
Identify early adopters!

7. Kolbs Model

8. What things have you heard about that affect IBS?
Brainstorm with the person next to you
Write answers on ‘stickies’

9. What things have you heard about that affect IBS symptoms?

12. Should we Stand and Deliver?
Use a variety of approaches to meet different learning styles
Experiment – evaluate - reflect
Still a place for Powerpoint and lecturing style for giving information

13. Thanks for listening

14. Contact Details Rebecca Clark – Community Dietitian
Tel:
June Gordon – Practice Development Facilitator
Tel: