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Nationwide Survey for Application of ROME IV Criteria and Clinical Practice for Functional Constipation in Children

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Author(s)
Hyo-Jeong JangJu-Young ChungJi-Hyun SeoJin Soo MoonByung-Ho ChoeJung Ok Shim
Keimyung Author(s)
Jang, Hyo Jeong
Department
Dept. of Pediatrics (소아청소년학)
Journal Title
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Issued Date
2019
Volume
34
Issue
26
Keyword
ChildConstipationColonic DiseasesFunctionalQuestionnaireManagement
Abstract
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the awareness and application of ROME IV criteria for functional constipation (FC) in real-world practices and assessed differences between pediatric gastroenterologists (PGs) and general pediatricians.

Methods:
A total of 239 (47.8%) out of 500 nationwide pediatricians answered a questionnaire for diagnosis and management of pediatric FC; 60 were PGs (75% of total PGs in Korea).

Results:
A total of 16.6% of pediatricians were aware of the exact ROME IV criteria. Perianal examination and digital rectal examination were practiced less, with a higher tendency among PGs (P < 0.001). Treatment duration was longer among PGs for > 6 months (63.8%) than < 3 months among general pediatricians (59.2%, P < 0.001). Fecal disimpaction and rectal enema were practiced among 78.8% and 58.5% of pediatricians, respectively. High dose medication for initial treatment phase was prescribed by 70.7% of pediatricians, primarily within the first 2 weeks (48.3%). The most commonly prescribed medications in children aged > 1-year were lactulose (59.1%), followed by polyethylene glycol (PEG) 4000 (17.7%), and probiotics (11.8%). Prescription priority significantly differed between PGs and general pediatricians; lactulose or PEG 4000 were most commonly prescribed by PGs (89.7%), and lactulose or probiotics (75.7%) were prescribed by general pediatricians (P < 0.001). For patients aged < 1-year, lactulose (41.6%) and changing formula (31.7%) were commonly prescribed. Most participants recommended diet modification, and PGs more frequently used defecation diary (P = 0.002).

Conclusion:
Discrepancies between actual practice and Rome IV criteria and between PGs and general pediatricians were observed. This survey may help construct practice guidelines and educational programs for pediatric FC.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
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Publisher
School of Medicine (의과대학)
Citation
Hyo-Jeong Jang et al. (2019). Nationwide Survey for Application of ROME IV Criteria and Clinical Practice for Functional Constipation in Children. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 34(26), 1–11. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e183
Type
Article
ISSN
1598-6357
Source
https://jkms.org/search.php?where=aview&id=10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e183&code=0063JKMS&vmode=FULL
DOI
10.3346/jkms.2019.34.e183
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/42453
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