Irritable bowel syndrome in adults diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome in primary care

This guideline covers areas relevant to the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reflecting the complete patient journey, from the person presenting with IBS symptoms, positive diagnosis and management, targeted at symptom control. The guideline incorporates Cochrane reviews, p...

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Corporate Authors: National Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Supportive Care (Great Britain), National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Great Britain), Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [London Royal College of Nursing 2008, 2008]
Series:Clinical practice guideline
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This guideline covers areas relevant to the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reflecting the complete patient journey, from the person presenting with IBS symptoms, positive diagnosis and management, targeted at symptom control. The guideline incorporates Cochrane reviews, published NICE clinical and public health guidance, Health Technology Assessment reports, systematic and health economic reviews produced by the National Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Supportive Care. Recommendations are based on clinical and cost effectiveness evidence, and where this is insufficient, the GDG used all available information sources and experience to make consensus recommendations using nominal group technique
Item Description:"February 2008."
Physical Description:1 PDF file (various pagings)