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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Practical Considerations for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
Authors:
Sarah Patel, MS, PA-C, MBA
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey; Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C
Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bethany M. Doerfler, MS, RDN
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Albena Halpert, MD
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Lucak, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York
Citation:
Patel S, DeSimone E, Doerfler BM, Halpert A, Lucak S. Irritable bowel syndrome: practical considerations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants [published online December 4, 2018]. Consultant360.
Disclosures:
The authors meet criteria for authorship as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. The authors take full responsibility for the scope, direction, and content of the manuscript and have approved the submitted manuscript. The authors received no compensation related to the development of the manuscript. They would like to thank Helen Woodroof, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, Inc, for editorial assistance in the writing and revision of the draft manuscript on the basis of detailed discussion and feedback from all the authors; this assistance was funded by Allergan plc.
Financial Disclosures:
Financial arrangements of the authors with companies whose products may be related to the present report are listed below, as declared by the authors. Sarah Patel, Elayne DeSimone, Albena Halpert, and Susan Lucak have received honoraria for their roles as consultants to Allergan plc. Bethany M. Doerfler has received honoraria for her role as a consultant to Allergan plc and has received honoraria from Allakos and Nutricia North America.
The concept for this article was originally discussed at a meeting convened by Allergan plc that discussed topics for physician education on irritable bowel syndrome, for which participants, including the authors on this publication, received an honorarium. The authors received no payment in relation to the development of this publication, which was developed separately from the meeting.
ABSTRACT: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal tract disorder that accounts for approximately 10% to 15% of primary care visits. While IBS can be highly debilitating, patients may be reluctant to discuss their symptoms with a health care provider. Due to their prominent position in day-to-day patient care, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can play a key role in the prompt diagnosis and provision of effective care for patients with IBS and are well placed to develop open and trusting relationships. This review combines the latest evidence with practical advice related to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
KEYWORDS: Irritable bowel syndrome, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
