Symptom interpretation and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

[摘要] Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are often believed to attribute unexplained symptoms to physical disorders. We tested this hypothesis by assessing symptom interpretation, symptom severity, and quality of life in patients attending hospital gastroenterology clinics.

[学科分类] 卫生学

[关键词] IBS severity score;irritable bowel syndrome;quality of life;questionnaires;symptoms