ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2021
Clinician Administered and Self-Report Survey Both Effective for Identifying Fecal Incontinence in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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- The prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment of fecal incontinence in patients with Crohn's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Fecal incontinence as a hidden disorder among adults aged over 50 years.BMC gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Prevalence of faecal incontinence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: Severity and its relationship with quality of life.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Addressing Fecal Incontinence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Messy Problem.Crohn's & colitis 360 · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo test two methods for reporting of fecal incontinence (FI) in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
methodsConsecutive patients from IBD clinics in six UK hospitals completed a short three-item case-finding survey about FI; they either completed the survey themselves or were asked the same questions face to face by a clinician.
resultsOf 1336 eligible patients with complete data (48% male; mean 43 years; 55% Crohn's disease, 41% ulcerative colitis), 772 were asked about FI face to face, and 564 self-completed the survey: FI was reported in 63% and 56%, respectively (p = 0.012). In regression analyses, those aged 51-60, having Crohn's disease and higher disease activity, were more likely to report FI. Of all respondents, 38.7% were interested in receiving help for their incontinence.
conclusionsFecal incontinence affects the majority of people with IBD. Although more patients reported fecal incontinence when asked face to face than self-reported, routine screening by either method in clinical practice is recommended. Over one-third of patients with IBD want help for bowel control problems.
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