ArticleColorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland2015
Prevalence of functional bowel disorders and faecal incontinence: an Australian primary care survey.
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- What Is Fecal Incontinence That Urologists Need to Know?International neurourology journal · 2021Article
- Laxative Use in the Community: A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- The influence of demographic characteristics on constipation symptoms: a detailed overview.BMC gastroenterology · 2020Article
- On the prevalence of constipation and fecal incontinence, and their co-occurrence, in the Netherlands.International journal of colorectal disease · 2017Article
- The social, psychological, emotional morbidity and adjustment techniques for women with anal incontinence following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury: use of a word picture to identify a hidden syndrome.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2016Article
- Diagnosis and treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.International journal of general medicine · 2016Review
- Food, fibre, bile acids and the pelvic floor: An integrated low risk low cost approach to managing irritable bowel syndrome.World journal of gastroenterology · 2015Review
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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Quality of Life in Women With Fecal Incontinence.Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgeryArticle
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Abstract
aimInterest in functional bowel disorders (FBDs) and faecal incontinence (FI) has increased amongst coloproctologists. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of FBDs and FI (including its severity) among Australian primary healthcare seekers using objective criteria.
methodA cross-sectional survey was conducted in a primary care setting in Sydney, Australia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and diagnose FBDs (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, functional bloating and functional diarrhoea) based on Rome III criteria. The severity of FI was determined using the Vaizey incontinence score. Associations with medical/surgical history and healthcare utilization were assessed.
resultsOf 596 subjects approached, 396 (66.4%) agreed to participate. Overall, 33% had FBD and/or FI. Irritable bowel syndrome was present in 11.1% and these participants were more likely to report anxiety/depression (P < 0.01) and to have had a previous colonoscopy (P < 0.001) or cholecystectomy (P = 0.02). Functional constipation was present in 8.1%, and functional bloating and functional diarrhoea were diagnosed in 6.1%, and 1.5%, respectively. FI was present in 12.1% with the majority (52%) reporting moderate/severe incontinence (Vaizey score > 8). Participants with FI were more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence and previous anal surgery (P < 0.01).
conclusionFBDs and FI are prevalent conditions amongst primary healthcare seekers and the needs of those affected appear to be complex given their coexisting symptoms and conditions. Currently, the majority do not reach colorectal services, although increased awareness by primary care providers could lead to sufferers being referred for specialist management.
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