The Effect of Irritable Bowel Syndrome on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Care Expenditures

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent condition with a large health economic burden of illness marked by impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL), diminished work productivity, and high expenditures. Clinicians should routinely screen for diminished HRQOL by performing a balanc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Gastroenterology clinics of North America 2011-03, Vol.40 (1), p.11-19
Hauptverfasser:	Agarwal, Nikhil, MD, Spiegel, Brennan M.R., MD, MSHS
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age of Onset Cost of Illness Gastroenterology and Hepatology Health care expenditures Health Services Misuse Health-related quality of life Humans Irritable bowel syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome - economics Irritable Bowel Syndrome - epidemiology Irritable Bowel Syndrome - psychology Prevalence Quality of Life Risk Factors Sex Distribution Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:	Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent condition with a large health economic burden of illness marked by impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL), diminished work productivity, and high expenditures. Clinicians should routinely screen for diminished HRQOL by performing a balanced biopsychosocial history rather than focusing just on bowel symptoms. HRQOL decrements should be acknowledged and addressed when making treatment decisions.
ISSN:	0889-8553 1558-1942
DOI:	10.1016/j.gtc.2010.12.013