title: The RN's role in the office treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
abstract: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common human ailments. The symptoms of IBS can be quite distressing and can lead to considerable economic cost to society. To more effectively treat this disorder in the medical office setting, it is proposed that Registered Nurses assume a comprehensive role. A program is presented in this article that resulted in patient satisfaction, reduced medical cost to patients with IBS, and enhanced patient productivity and general well being.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dill
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dill
mesh_terms: D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009819:Office Visits; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome