Predictors of healthcare-seeking behavior among Chinese patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

CONCLUSION: Chinese patients with IBS present high rates of frequent healthcare-seeking behavior, colonoscopies, and medications, and low satisfaction with medical care. Intestinal symptoms are major predictors for healthcare-seeking behavior.
PMID: 29204063 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 14, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fan WJ, Xu D, Chang M, Zhu LM, Fei GJ, Li XQ, Fang XC Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research