| Reviewed: |
Nov 03, 2011 by Health Sciences |
| Overview: |
This moderated web portal provides a starting point for undergraduate students of health sciences to gain a general overview of key concepts in the identification & management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) from a consumer perspective. Complies with HON principles. |
| Learning Goals: |
The student will learn about common symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.
The student will learn about current consumer perceptions and concerns relating to living with IBS. |
| Target Student Population: |
The target population is upper level high school through college students may find the information presented useful. This site is especially useful for students who have been diagnosed with or who think they may have irritable bowel syndrome, and students with loved ones who have irritable bowel syndrome. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
No prerequisite knowledge is required. |
| Type of Material: |
The site is a web page, multiple web 2.0 technologies (blogs, online information sharing, etc.) |
| Recommended Uses: |
Useful for in class discussion of an example of a well constructed consumer advocacy site.
Individual reference to gain an overview of key concepts in IBS in plain English.
It may be used for patient teaching because the tool is recommended for persons who have been diagnosed with or who think they may have irritable bowel syndrome, individuals with loved ones who have irritable bowel syndrome, and anyone wishing to gain a greater understanding of irritable bowel syndrome, especially from a patient's view point. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Accessed with Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 & Firefox 5.0
Flash plug in required to view videos |
