Functional gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents: Knowledge, practice and attitudes of Australian paediatricians.
Milena L HeinschScott NightingalePublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2019)
Awareness of the Rome criteria was associated with greater confidence in diagnosing FAP and IBS. Attitudes to FAP and IBS being diagnoses of exclusion are prevalent among paediatricians and associated with more investigations requested. There is a lack of awareness of evidence-based therapies for FAP and IBS.