Trial reportBMC complementary and alternative medicine2008
Treatments for irritable bowel syndrome: patients' attitudes and acceptability.
Trial report in BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparison between the Effects of Acupuncture Relative to Other Controls on Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis.Pain research & management · 2019Pooled it
- Predictors of Symptom-Specific Treatment Response to Dietary Interventions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Nutrients · 2022Trial
- A Comprehensive Self-Management Irritable Bowel Syndrome Program Produces Sustainable Changes in Behavior After 1 Year.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2016Trial
- Intervention to increase physical activity in irritable bowel syndrome shows long-term positive effects.World journal of gastroenterology · 2015Trial
- Iyengar yoga for adolescents and young adults with irritable bowel syndrome.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2014Trial
- A randomised controlled trial of a probiotic 'functional food' in the management of irritable bowel syndrome.BMC gastroenterology · 2013Trial
- Does a self-management program change dietary intake in adults with irritable bowel syndrome?Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesTrial
- Yoga for Teens With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results From a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study.Holistic nursing practiceTrial
- Perceptions of hypnotherapy for children with functional abdominal pain: a qualitative study.Family practice · 2025Article
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- Gastroenterologist and Patient Attitudes Toward Yoga as a Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour.Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Review
- Yoga as a Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2020Review
- A Patient-Centered Proposal for Bayesian Analysis of Self-Experiments for Health.Journal of healthcare informatics research · 2019Article
- TummyTrials: A Feasibility Study of Using Self-Experimentation to Detect Individualized Food Triggers.Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on human factors in computing systems. CHI Conference · 2017Article
- Experiences of healing therapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2015Article
- Irritable bowel syndrome: pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and evidence-based medicine.World journal of gastroenterology · 2014Review
- Irritable bowel syndrome: the role of food in pathogenesis and management.Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2014Article
- Complementary and alternative medicines in irritable bowel syndrome: an integrative view.World journal of gastroenterology · 2014Review
- Shared decision making: a fundamental tenet in a conceptual framework of integrative healthcare delivery.Integrative medicine insights · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundIrritable Bowel Syndrome, a highly prevalent chronic disorder, places significant burden on the health service and the individual. Symptomatic distress and reduced quality of life are compounded by few efficacious treatments available. As researchers continue to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of alternative therapies, it would be useful to gain a patient-perspective of treatment acceptability and identify patient's attitudes towards those modalities considered not acceptable.
methodsSix hundred and forty-five participants identified from an earlier IBS-prevalence study received a postal questionnaire to evaluate preferences and acceptability of nine forms of treatment. Proportions accepting each form of treatment were calculated and thematic analysis of qualitative data undertaken.
resultsA total of 256 (39.7%) of 645 potential respondents completed the questionnaire (mean age 55.9 years, 73% female). Tablets were most acceptable (84%), followed by lifestyle changes (diet (82%), yoga (77%)). Acupuncture (59%) and suppositories (57%) were less acceptable. When explaining lack of acceptability, patient views fell into four broad categories: dislike treatment modality, do not perceive benefit, general barriers and insufficient knowledge. Scepticism, lack of scientific rationale and fear of CAM were mentioned, although others expressed a dislike of conventional medical treatments. Past experiences, age and health concerns, and need for proof of efficacy were reported.
conclusionMost patients were willing to accept various forms of treatment. However, the reservations expressed by this patient-population must be recognised with particular focus directed towards allaying fears and misconceptions, seeking further evidence base for certain therapies and incorporating physician support and advice.
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