Subject: : Cross sectional survey to access the knowledge, attitude and practice of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) amongst Physicians
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and debilitating gastrointestinal disorder affecting 9%-23% of the population across the world. The etiology of IBS is poorly understood and many factors are involved. The pathophysiology of IBS is not clear. Across the IBS subtypes, the presentation of symptoms may vary among patients and change over time. Symptoms of IBS are often difficult to quantify objectively. The complexity and diversity of IBS presentation makes treatment difficult.
Despite the high prevalence of this condition, only about 30% of patients with IBS seek the advice of a physician for evaluation and treatment. Accurate and timely diagnosis, together with the appropriate intervention, are critical for optimal management of IBS. IBS patients are primarily managed by consultant physicians. Despite their dominant role in caring for patients with IBS, information on their knowledge about the disorder, their attitude and practice regarding IBS management is limited.
Considering the significant health impact of IBS and the role of consultant physicians in detection and in improving the care of patients, this study is planned to understand the knowledge, attitude and practice of irritable bowel syndrome in Indian consultant physicians.
We invite you to participate in this cross-sectional survey. All you need to do is to fill up a standard questionnaire form regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of IBS. Thus, this is not an experimental study.
If you agree to participate, you will need to provide assessment response, on to the standard data collection form (which we call DCF). A monitor will assist you in verifying and collecting the DCF.
We trust you and we are partners in promoting safe and effective drug therapy. In that spirit we hope you will consent to participate in this study. If you do, please sign and return the enclosed reply along with your visiting card for accuracy of records.
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