Gastroparesis Awareness
Gastroparesis Awareness - Health and Social Care Staff (including Care Workers, Nurses and Support Staff)
Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key
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Overall Aim: To raise awareness and understanding of gastroparesis among health and social care staff, enabling them to recognise symptoms, provide safe and compassionate support and work effectively with healthcare professionals to promote nutrition, wellbeing and timely escalation of care.
Learning Objectives:
Define gastroparesis and understand its causes.
Recognise common signs and symptoms.
Understand how gastroparesis is diagnosed and managed.
Support individuals living with gastroparesis safely and empathetically in care settings.
Identify when to seek medical help or escalate concerns.
Presentation (43 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
What Is Gastroparesis?
Causes of Gastroparesis - Long Term Diabetes
Causes of Gastroparesis – Post-Surgical Nerve Damage
Causes of Gastroparesis – Neurological or Autoimmune Disease
Causes of Gastroparesis – Idiopathic Gastroparesis
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosing Gastroparesis
Management and Treatment - Dietary
Management and Treatment - Medication
Management and Treatment – Blood Glucose
Management and Treatment – Feeding Support
Management and Treatment – Surgical, Electrical
Management and Treatment
Role of Health and Social Care Staff
Managing Complications
Case Study
Discussion/Reflection Questions
Discussion/Reflection Question – Early Signs
Discussion/Reflection Question – Support Actions
Discussion/Reflection Question – When To Escalate
Supporting Quality of Life
Summary
Key Messages
References and Further Resources
Word Documents
Handout
Knowledge Check Questions
Trainer Aide Answer Key
HSC Training Link
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