POCN IBS-C Center of Excellence – POCN IBS-C Center of Excellence

Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C) Resources Chosen by Advanced Practice Providers

Clinical guidelines
Patient support and education resources
Research updates

Amitriptyline Shows Significant Improvement in IBS Symptoms in Primary Care Setting

A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to determine if amitriptyline (10-30 mg nightly) is superior to placebo for improving irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms over 6 months...

Amy Stewart,

MSN, FNP-C
Capital Digestive Care

Low FODMAP Diet: A Key Strategy for Managing IBS Symptoms

FODMAPs are a group of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are not fully digested or absorbed in the intestines....

CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

How Doctors Diagnose IBS

To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), doctors typically review a patient's symptoms, medical and family history, and perform a physical...

CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

Prevalence of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Patients With Eating Disorders

This study aimed to explore the prevalence and types of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in patients with eating disorders (EDs)...

CURATED BY:
Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Contributors to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C) Center of Excellence

POCN’s Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C) Center of Excellence is curated by practicing clinical physician associates and nurse practitioners who review and select resources that are the most useful to their peers. They provide their expertise by hand-picking the latest content for advanced practice providers.