Irritable bowel syndrome: assessment and management.
In this article the author discusses irritable bowel syndrome--a chronic, debilitating and functional disorder. The management of irritable bowel syndrome is based on treating the symptoms, rather than cure. Nurses in both hospital and community settings are in a good position to provide support, information and continuity of care for patients with this condition.
Ulster Hospital, Northern Ireland. wilma.boydcarson@ucht.n-i.nhs.uk
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D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005243:Feces; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007255:Information Services; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D000930:Antidiarrheals; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D010276:Parasympatholytics