topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimThe aim of this project was to develop the first comprehensive evidence-based dietary guidelines for the management of chronic constipation in adults.
evidence level2
citationDimidi E (2025)
sourceBritish Dietetic Association Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults.
topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimThe findings generated from the meta-analyses were then used to develop guideline statements using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach and a Delphi consensus survey among a multidisciplinary expert Guideline Steering Committee.
evidence level2
citationDimidi E (2025)
sourceBritish Dietetic Association Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults.
topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimConsensus voting among the Guideline Steering Committee was performed using a modified Delphi survey approach.
evidence level2
citationDimidi E (2025)
sourceBritish Dietetic Association Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults.
topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimBackground Current clinical guidelines for chronic constipation offer limited dietary recommendations.
evidence level2
citationDimidi E (2025)
sourceBritish Dietetic Association Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults.
topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimConclusions Positive diagnosis of IBS-D and an evidence-based, symptom-targeted therapeutic approach are recommended to minimize disease burden.
evidence level4
citationLadewski AM (2026)
sourceDiagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea: Key clinical considerations.
topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimBackground Given their emphasis on holistic, patient-centered care, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) play an increasingly critical role in the care of patients with gastrointestinal conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
evidence level4
citationLadewski AM (2026)
sourceDiagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea: Key clinical considerations.
topicFiber Constipation Guideline
claimObjectives To review key clinical considerations for the diagnosis and management of IBS, focusing on IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), alongside 2 case presentations.
evidence level4
citationLadewski AM (2026)
sourceDiagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea: Key clinical considerations.