Individual research recommendation details

Recommendation ID

NG147/4

Question

What information and support do people with diverticulosis, diverticular disease or acute diverticulitis need?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Why the committee made the recommendations
There was limited evidence on the support and information needed for people with diverticulosis, diverticular disease and diverticulitis and their families and carers. The evidence was from a symptom-based questionnaire and reported on the timing and success of surgery and symptoms. The committee agreed that it is important for those affected to have relevant information on these topics, but also used its knowledge and experience to expand on these topics in the recommendations.

The committee decided that given the limited evidence, this is an area that needs further research to identify the type of information people want. Therefore they made a research recommendation.

How the recommendations might affect practice
The recommendation reflects current practice.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review Q: information and support.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance

Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management

Number

NG147

Date issued

November 2019

Other details