Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nursing Manual

ISBN-13: 9783319750217 Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication date: 01/24/2019 Edition description: 1st ed. 2019 Pages: 495 Product dimensions: 7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) 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 liv