AANA April 2026 Journal Course: The Gut-Brain Axis and Chronic Pain: The Emerging Role of Microbiota

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On-Demand

Expires on Apr 05, 2030

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Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $50.00

Resident Member: $0.00

Credit Offered

1 MAC Ed Credit

1 Pain Credit

This journal course explores the emerging relationship between the gut microbiome and chronic pain through the microbiome–gut–brain axis. Learners will examine how gut microbiota influence neuroinflammation, immune responses, and central sensitization, as well as the role of microbial metabolites and dysbiosis in shaping pain pathways. The course reviews current preclinical and clinical evidence linking microbiome alterations to various chronic pain conditions, including inflammatory, neuropathic, and visceral pain, and highlights the impact of factors such as opioids and gut barrier dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on enhancing CRNA understanding of these mechanisms to support more comprehensive, evidence-informed approaches to pain management.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the bidirectional communication between the gut microbiome and the central nervous system via the gut-brain axis.

2. Explain the mechanisms by which gut dysbiosis contributes to neuroinflammation and central sensitization in chronic pain.

3. Identify the role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in modulating peripheral and central pain pathways.

4. Discuss preclinical and clinical evidence linking gut microbiota composition to various chronic pain conditions.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 MAC Ed CE credits; Code Number 1046794; Expiration Date 4/5/2027.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 1.00 CE credits in Pain Management.

Jiale Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
Rebekah Chung, BSN, RN
Ryshona Odeneal, BSN, RN
Sarah Jingying Zhang, PhD, CRNA

None of the content experts for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Information:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Disclosure Statement:
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Post-Test Attempt Notice:
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

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Course content has been prepared by the presenter/developer, and each viewer agrees that the presenter/developer is solely responsible for the content and the accuracy thereof. The viewer agrees that the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.