One of the major functions of the Rome Foundation is to update and revise medical information on the DGBI and the Rome Criteria. This has been accomplished beginning with Rome I (1994), Rome II (2000), Rome III (2006) and Rome IV (2016). We are now beginning Rome V, which will be completed in 2026. The process relies on obtaining recent scientific evidence and using consensus (Dephi approach) to create a variety of educational documents. These documents evolve over a five-year period and are peer reviewed. The Rome V textbooks will be published in reduced form in Gastroenterology as a 13^th edition.

The Rome V products will include: Rome V textbook (Vol I & II), a pediatric version, a primary care version and questionnaires and tables book. This information is extracted to create the diagnostic (Rome V Algorithms) and treatment (Rome V MDCP) books. In addition, all of these products are available in digital formats (E-books and Rome V online- containing all books). The Rome Foundation GI Genius Interactive Software program will also be updated to accommodate changes from Rome V.

For further information, see below.

• Academic accomplishment (peer-reviewed publications and research grants)
• International recognition in the field (peer memberships, awards, achievements, invited presentations and requests for publications)
• Diversity (gender, discipline, ethnicity, geography)
• Ability to work in group settings to achieve consensus (e.g., Rome IV experience, Rome Foundation Working Teams, Committees )

9.   Esophageal Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction
10. Gastroduodenal Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction
11. Bowel Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction
12. Centrally Mediated Disorders of Gastrointestinal Pain
13. Gallbladder and Sphincter of Oddi Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction
14. Anorectal Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction
15. Childhood Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Upper GI
16. Childhood Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Lower GI/Pain
17. Design of Treatment Trials for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
18. Development and Validation of the Rome V Diagnostic Questionnaire
19. History of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Rome Foundation

Support Committees publish content and interact with chapter chairs to provide input on aspects of chapter content

• Assessment and Outcomes- evaluates the merits of diagnostic and treatment outcomes of Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction (DGBI)
• Global Epidemiology- Uses the data gathered from the Global Epi Study to inform committees on prevalence of these disorders.
• Non-Pharmacological Care- Identifies behavioral, dietary and non-pharmacological treatments for DGBI
• Primary Care- Translates Rome V content for Primary Care physicians
• Questionnaires and Validation- Develops the Rome V Diagnostic Questionnaires for adult and pediatric conditions using the Rome V criteria

• Rome V book and Online Chapter
• Rome V Gastroenterology supplement
• Online Rome V
• MDCP 4th Edition
• Diagnostic Algorithms 3rd Edition
• Rome V Primary Care book
• Rome V Pediatric book
• Rome V Questionnaires and Tables
• Rome V slide set
• Rome V GI Genius Interactive Clinical Decision Making Software
  

• Updates on Key Knowledge (microbiome, food/diet, CNS mechanisms and treatments, sex differences)
• Address Diagnostic Overlap (FD and gastroparesis, bloating/distension with other diagnoses, GI and Non-GI)
• Harmonize Cross-Cultural Differences in Diagnosis (e.g., IBS pain/discomfort, bloating)
• Role of Biomarkers in Diagnosis and Treatment
• Development of Clinical Criteria
• Incorporate Brain-Gut Treatment and Integrated Care
• Improve Communication Skills to Optimize Patient- Provider Relationship in the Modern Era