Teaching Plan for Crohn's Disease

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Teaching plan for Crohn's Disease Lisa D Morgan NUR/427 September 9, 2011 Karen Rousseau Teaching plan for Crohn's Disease Crohn’s Disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease. It usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus). The disease is named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn. In 1932, Dr. Crohn and two colleagues, Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer, published a landmark paper describing the features of what is known today as Crohn's disease. Crohn's and a related disease, ulcerative colitis, are the two main disease categories that belong to a larger group of illnesses called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's & Collitis Foundation of America, 2011). While the exact cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, the condition is linked to a problem with the body's immune system response. The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Like ulcerative colitis, another common IBD, Crohn's disease can be both painful and debilitating, and sometimes may lead to life-threatening complications. While there is no known cure for Crohn's disease, therapies can greatly reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and even bring about long-term remission. With treatment, many people with Crohn's disease are able to function well (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2011). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition with a relapsing-remitting disease course. Treatment often requires both induction and maintenance strategies. The management of mild to moderate Crohn’s disease is challenging because the natural history of mild disease is not known and effective treatment options are limited (Wong & Bressler, 2008). 50 to 80 % of Crohn's patients will eventually require surgery to repair some complication, such as obstruction, hemorrhage,

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