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- Title
Examining Clinical Presentation and Workup of Veterans with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Single Medical Centre: A Case Series.
- Authors
Claassen, P. L.; Hinojosa, T.; Ra, A.; Riddle, i. M. S.
- Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) that affects about 10% of the adult population in the United States IBS pathoetiology understanding has evolved and clinical management improved despite the underdevelopment of diagnostics Within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, the prevalence and impact of DGBIs are high Yet there is a paucity of information on the patient demographic features Our team examined the history and workup of patients referred to an IBS clinic within the VA's gastroenterology service through a systematic case series study to begin a quality improvement initiative.
- Subjects
UNITED States; BRAIN physiology; GASTROINTESTINAL system physiology; IRRITABLE colon treatment; MEDICAL quality control; HEALTH facilities; IRRITABLE colon; CASE-control method; MEDICAL referrals; QUALITY assurance; HEALTH; INFORMATION resources; VETERANS
- Publication
Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 2022, Vol 30, Issue 4, p21
- ISSN
1835-1271
- Publication type
Article