This lecture reviews IC/PBS and provide updates related to research and the new AUA IC/BPS treatment algorithm.

Contact hours available until 3/7/2015.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee Disclosures:

Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS/ Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Uroplasty Inc.
Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCB-PMD/ Advisory Board:Hollister Inc, Seek Wellness

Speaker Disclosures:
Donna J. Carrico, WHNP, MS has disclosed the following relevant relationships with commercial interests: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Uroplasty Inc. and investigator on their SUMiT and STEP trials with funding to our hospital department. Study complete, no longer a consultant.

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.

SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.

Objectives:

Identify 2 first level interventions for IC/PBS according to the new 2011 AUA guidelines.
State at least 2 examinations that should be done during an assessment.
Describe 3 treatment options for IC/PBS.

Donna J. Carrico WHNP, MS

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