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Is Physical Activity Effective In Reducing The Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Lindsay K. Chandler

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not physical activity is effective in reducing the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome in adults 18 years of age and older.

STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary randomized controlled trials from peer reviewed journals published between 2008-2015.

DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials were found using PubMed and Cochrane.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: All three studies measured irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) gastrointestinal symptom severity using self-reported questionnaires including the irritable bowel syndrome severity scoring system (IBS-SSS) and the Birmingham IBS Symptom Questionnaire.

RESULTS: Kavuri et …

Is Maintaining A Gluten-Free Diet Effective In Decreasing Symptoms For Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Christina T. Larkin

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not a gluten-free diet is effective in decreasing symptoms for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Study Design: Systemic review of three randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials published between 2010-2016, all in the English language.

Data Sources: Data sources obtained for this review were studies published in peer reviewed journals found using PubMed Database and were selected based on outcomes measured and relevance to the objective.

Outcomes Measured: The outcomes measured were based on reduction in abdominal symptoms in IBS patients. Outcomes were measured by a series of 10 cm …