1st ed. 2019 edition
by Andreas Sturm (Editor), Lydia White (Editor)
This comprehensive manual discusses the many aspects of inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD), providing relevant information along with practical
guidance. The reader is also directed to additional resources for extra
and current information.
This book comes at a time when the
number of people suffering from the two major forms of IBD, ulcerative
colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is rising around the globe.
Despite their huge impact on daily life and health economics, these
diseases are not fully understood, and diagnosis and treatment remains a
significant challenge. IBD nurses are increasingly recognised as key
clinicians within the multidisciplinary team caring for people with IBD.
Through experience and specialist knowledge IBD nurses provide timely
support, advice, and treatment for people living with this unpredictable
condition. IBD nurses are also well placed to liaise with the wider
team, developing patient centred services which best fit their local
health framework.
The combined international expertise and
accessible guidance here will equip nurses, or any clinician wanting to
increase their competence in IBD management. Thereby this manual aims to
contribute to the optimisation of IBD care throughout the world.
