CONTENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Chronic constipation is a common and often debilitating condition, yet dietary advice given in practice has historically been inconsistent and sometimes unsupported by robust evidence. To address this, the British Dietetic Association (BDA) has released the first-ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for the management of chronic constipation, developed using a rigorous methodology including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, the GRADE framework and expert Delphi consensus. These guidelines introduce new recommendations not previously included in clinical guidance, while also challenging commonly used strategies where evidence is lacking.

Understanding how these recommendations were developed – and what the evidence from randomised controlled trials actually shows – is essential for healthcare professionals supporting individuals with chronic constipation. The guidelines highlight the importance of outcome-specific advice and symptom-led decision making, rather than a one-size-fits-all dietary approach.

This webinar will explore the scientific evidence underpinning the new BDA guidelines and translate it into practical, clinically relevant guidance. Attendees will gain clarity on which foods, drinks and supplements improve constipation outcomes, which commonly used approaches lack sufficient evidence, and where important gaps in the research base remain. The session will support healthcare professionals to provide tailored, evidence-informed dietary advice with confidence.

This webinar will cover:

• Evidence from randomised controlled trials on the dietary management of chronic constipation
• The methodology used to develop the BDA’s evidence-based guidelines
• New and emerging dietary recommendations for constipation management
• Foods, drinks and supplements shown to improve constipation symptoms
• The importance of outcome-specific and symptom-led dietary advice
• Commonly recommended strategies with insufficient supporting evidence
• Practical approaches to delivering tailored, evidence-based advice in clinical practice
• Key gaps in the current evidence base and priorities for future research

CPD CERTIFICATE & LEARNING MATERIALS

This webinar is awaiting approval for CPD by the AfN

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This webinar is kindly supported by The BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group

About the BDA Gastroenterology Group
The Gastroenterology Group of the British Dietetic Association is a specialist group which is open for all BDA members with a keen interest in all things gastrointestinal. We support and develop high quality evidence based dietetic practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, through the channels of social media, event days and resources. All whilst, promoting the benefit of a dietitian’s role in this unique specialism.