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The implications of Ogilvie's syndrome for midwives and gastrointestinal nurses (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D., & Mander, R. (2006). The implications of Ogilvie's syndrome for midwives and gastrointestinal nurses. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 4(10), 24-31

Ogilvie's syndrome is is an acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction associated with massive dilatation, usually of the colon, but also of the small intestine. Mechanical obstruction is absent, and there is parasympathetic nerve dysfunction. Ogilvie's syn... Read More about The implications of Ogilvie's syndrome for midwives and gastrointestinal nurses.

Irritable bowel syndrome: quality of life and nursing interventions (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2006). Irritable bowel syndrome: quality of life and nursing interventions. British Journal of Nursing, 15(21), 1152-1156

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases diagnosed in medical practice and can account for up to 50% of referrals to gastroenterology outpatient clinics. IBS remains a poor... Read More about Irritable bowel syndrome: quality of life and nursing interventions.

Chronic pancreatitis: pathophysiology and patient care (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G., & Fawcett, T. (2006). Chronic pancreatitis: pathophysiology and patient care. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 4(7), 20-26

Chronic pancreatitis represents a continuous and prolonged inflammatory and fibrosing process in the pancreas resulting in permanent exocrine and often also endocrine dysfunction. Patients present with varying degrees of symptom distress. The usual c... Read More about Chronic pancreatitis: pathophysiology and patient care.

Effect of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy upon health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2006). Effect of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy upon health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 15(6), 678-684. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01356.x

Aims and objectives.  This study quantified health-related quality of life in a group of irritable bowel syndrome patients and measures changes following a treatment programme of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy. Background.  It is well recognize... Read More about Effect of nurse-led gut-directed hypnotherapy upon health-related quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.