Improving outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care, with specific focus on diet
Intended for healthcare professionals
CPD    

Improving outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care, with specific focus on diet

Julie Thompson Specialist gastroenterology dietitian, The IBS Network, Sheffield, England

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of gastrointestinal function with symptoms that can include abdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhoea. Many patients report that diet affects symptoms and guidelines identify first- and second-line dietary treatments to improve symptoms. This article discusses recent improvements in standards of care for patients, with an emphasis on diet, and suggests a new approach to treating patients that is clinically effective and reduces costs.

Primary Health Care. doi: 10.7748/phc.2018.e1375

Citation

Thompson J (2018) Improving outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care, with specific focus on diet. Primary Health Care. doi: 10.7748/phc.2018.e1375

Peer review

This article has been subject to double-blind review and checked for plagiarism using automated software

Correspondence

calmgutclinic@gmail.com

Conflict of interest

None declared

Published online: 16 May 2018

Want to read more?

RCNi-Plus
Already have access? Log in

or

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
  • Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
  • RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
  • NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
  • Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
  • A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now


Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more