Interventions for irritable bowel syndrome: a nursing model

摘要: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common problem affecting significant portion of the U.S. population. Nurses are involved directly in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions for this patient Using Human Response Model, authors article review intervention studies IBS. This model provides context integration Person (vulnerability) Environment (risk) factors that may modify patient's response to given regimen. responses categorized as Physiological, Pathophysiological, Behavioral/Experiential. Interdisciplinary strategies include motility manipulations via pharmacological agents, dietary modifications, self-care enhancement. Areas nursing research described.