(305) Complicated, Costly & Consequential: Rethinking Care for Enterocutaneous Fistula & Intestinal Failure in Fragmented Systems

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 2:20 PM to 3:20 PM
Track: Wound, Ostomy
Session Type: Concurrent Session

Description

The Global Research into Intestinal Failure and Fistulae (GRIFF) Collaborative is an international coalition of multiple disciplines including surgeons, gastroenterologists, WOC nurses, nutritionists, and patients. This panel of experts are joining together to break down barriers to care, develop guidelines and standards, and to improve product development and reimbursement worldwide. This session will review the barriers to providing comprehensive care, an analysis of preliminary data, and provide an interactive forum inviting you to engage and provide input in this new endeavor.

Continuing Education Credits

Contact Hours: 1.00

Learning Outcome

  • Identify the barriers to providing comprehensive care, and to recognize new initiatives for patients with intestinal failure and fistulae.