As the field of gastroenterology evolves, gone are the days when a gastroenterologist is expected to meet the needs of every patient.
Research has shown the benefits of tailoring a patient’s treatment team to include a GI psychologist, registered GI dietitian, pelvic floor therapist and more. A multidisciplinary, integrative team adds value to the patient experience and improves outcomes (Basnayake et al). While the field and patients are eager to incorporate behavioral therapy into their treatment plan, access to this type of integrative care is still quite difficult in many parts of the world.