title: Addressing the Role of Food in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Management.
abstract: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have often associated the worsening of symptoms with specific foods. Research is starting to catch up with what patients have reported about food interaction and their symptoms and the role of diet is being increasingly recognized for the management of IBS. Clinical guidance for nurse practitioners can be challenging due to limited data and guideline consensus along with the nuances of symptoms associated with IBS subtypes. This article summarizes some of the key themes and dietary recommendations by various gastrointestinal (GI) organizations, public health agencies, and dietary associations. By addressing the relevance of diet for symptom alleviation, nurse practitioners are able to better support patients and collaborate with dietitians to improve symptom management.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Associate Director, Division of Special Studies in Symptom Management, New York University College of Nursing, 380 Second Avenue, Suite 305, New York, NY 10010, , , bc41@nyu.edu.
authors.forename: Bernadette
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Capili
authors.affiliation: Independence Foundation Endowed Professor, Director, Special Studies in Symptom Management, Director, Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements Program, New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Joyce K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Anastasi
authors.affiliation: Division of Special Studies in Symptom Management, New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chang
keywords: diet; food; gastrointestinal; irritable bowel syndrome; symptom management