Anal Fissures: Breaking the Cycle and the Stigma
GPs are often the first point of contact for patients who experience anorectal conditions such as anal fissures.1,2 However, the associated stigma means that patients may find it difficult to discuss their concerns, which may lead to underdiagnosis and inadequate treatment.2,3
This two-part educational activity is designed for GPs to improve confidence in assessment and identification of anal fissures, and support best-practice management for patients with this condition.
- The Online Learning Module will guide GPs through pathophysiology and presentations of anal fissures, as well as protocols for screening, assessment, management, and patient counselling.
- This will be followed by a Mini Clinical Audit, where GPs will review their historical clinical practices to develop and implement improved management strategies for anal fissure in their own practice.
Learning Outcomes
Online Learning Module
- Explain the risk factors and mechanisms leading to the development and progression of anal fissures
- Describe appropriate clinical assessment of anal fissures in adults
- Outline the recommended management of primary anal fissures in adults
- Recall essential patient counselling points for when anal fissure is identified
- Summarise a screening protocol for anal fissures among adult patients
Mini Clinical Audit
- Identify adult patients who have been previously diagnosed with primary anal fissure and review their management against best practice
- Identify three adult patients who present with risk of anal fissure and record the outcomes of screening, diagnosis, and management against best practice
- Reflect on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and describe how these changes will be implemented
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Activity details
This educational activity is accredited for 8.5 hours of CPD with the RACGP.
| RACGP Activity ID | 1460034 and 1460044 |
| Approved CPD hours | Online Learning Module: 1.0 hour Educational Activities Mini Clinical Audit: 6.5 hours Measuring Outcomes + 1.0 hour Reviewing Performance |
| Provider details | The provider of this activity is Panwar Health, who are an authorised Provider of education under the RACGP CPD program |
| Sponsor | This educational activity is sponsored by Care Pharmaceuticals |
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CPD, continuing professional development; GP, general practitioner; RACGP, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
References: 1. Lyle V, Young CJ. Aust J Gen Pract. 2024;53:33–35. 2. Tournu G, et al. BMC Fam Pract. 2017;18:78. 3. Chang J, et al. Perm J. 2016;20:15–222.