A comparison of Swedish IBS patients and general practitioners regarding viewpoints on IBS: a Q-methodology study

CONCLUSIONS: There was consensus between patients and GPs that IBS is a physical and not a psychiatric disorder of unknown etiology. They also seemed to agree that IBS has a great negative impact on patients' lives and that lifestyle changes are beneficial. There were conflicting opinions regarding gender, cultural factors and the use of antidepressants.PMID:38557218 | DOI:10.1080/00365521.2024.2328590
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research