Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction: Management in the Primary and Acute Setting
This continuing education activity is a recorded presentation for NAPNAP's 2026 National Conference.Disorders of the gut brain interaction (DGBI), previously known as functional gastrointestinal disorders, are highly prevalent and can be challenging to manage. This presentation will provide inisghts on how to early identify DGBI in the outpatient and inpatient settings and discuss practical interventions that can improve patient outcomes and also reduce health care costs.
The course will award 1.00 contact hours, including 0.25 hours of pharmacology content. This activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. This continuing education activity rate is $10 for NAPNAP Members, and $20 for non-members.
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Please note that this program is a recording from a live session from NAPNAP 2026 national conference in Pittsburgh. If you earned CE for this session, this course will be a duplicate.
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Copyright 2026 © by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses.
Learning Objectives
• Define disorders of the gut brain interaction and the associated diagnoses.
• Recognize red flag symptoms that indicate further work up required.
• Describe medical management of disorders of the gut brain interaction in the primary and acute care setting.
• Describe lifestyle recommendations to manage disorders of the gut brain interaction.
Kaitlyn Murphy, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC
Lacey Edwards, MSN, PNP-AC
There are no disclosures to report
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours

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