Primary Care

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) are common, affecting approximately 2 in 5 people worldwide.¹ Research also shows that nearly half of patients with GI complaints seen by primary care providers have a DGBI. ²

Recognizing the important role of primary care providers (PCPs) in diagnosing and managing these conditions, the Rome Foundation released Rome IV Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders for Primary Care and Non-GI Clinicians in May 2016, and a second edition, Rome V Disorders of Gut-Brain interaction for Primary Care and Non-GI Clinicians in 2026. These books equip PCPs with the tools to make a positive DGBI diagnosis, manage these conditions, and better understand when a referral is indicated.

The new Rome Foundation primary care section seeks to expand on this mission, providing a professional home for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who want to learn more about DGBI, connect with colleagues, and collaborate with other PCPs interested in improving care for people with these conditions.

Join our growing community of primary care professionals interested in DGBI.  Sign up for our listserv today!

References:

1. Sperber AD, Bangdiwala SI, Drossman DA, Ghoshal UC, Simren M, Tack J, et al. Worldwide prevalence and burden of functional gastrointestinal disorders, results of the Rome Foundation global study. Gastroenterology. 2021;160(1):99–114.e113. 4.
2. Thompson WG, Heaton KW, Smyth GT, Smyth C. Irritable bowel syndrome in general practice: prevalence, characteristics, and referral. Gut. 2000;46(1):78–82.