Table 4.
Provider Gender Differences in the Use of Dietary Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients
| Dietary therapy factor | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommend dietary therapy as primary therapy | |||
| Male | 1.00 | ||
| Female | 1.43 | 1.09–1.88 | 0.009 |
| Deliver nutritional advice via an app for smartphone/tablet | |||
| Male | 1.00 | ||
| Female | 1.89 | 1.22–2.92 | 0.004 |
| Reporting that CME courses to train GI physicians would enhance delivery of dietary therapy to IBS patients | |||
| Male | 1.00 | ||
| Female | 1.52 | 1.18–1.97 | 0.001 |
CME, continuing medical education; GI, gastrointestinal; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.