The lived experience of irritable bowel syndrome: A focus on dietary management.
Aust J Gen Pract
; 51(6): 395-400, 2022 06.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the gut-brain axis with a prevalence of 3.5% in Australia. The complexity of mechanisms underlying IBS means patients often respond poorly to treatment. There is encouraging evidence for the successful use of dietary strategies for short- and long-term management of IBS.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this narrative review was to explore the lived experience of IBS from the patient perspective with emphasis on dietary involvement and diet management of the condition.DISCUSSION:
There are a number of dietary constituents implicated in IBS, and patients' main concerns are the trial-and-error nature of identifying triggers, uncertainty regarding food choices and reduced enjoyment of food. Despite this, dietary modifications are accepted by patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) as an efficacious management strategy. A meaningful relationship with their HCP can improve patient adherence, treatment success and overall satisfaction for patients.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome do Intestino Irritável
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article