Trial reportJournal of medical Internet research2013
Exploring patients' views of a cognitive behavioral therapy-based website for the self-management of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Evaluation Methods for Assessing Users' Psychological Experiences of Web-Based Psychosocial Interventions: A Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2016Pooled it
- Low-dose titrated amitriptyline as second-line treatment for adults with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care: the ATLANTIS RCT.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2024Trial
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- Supporting self-care for families of children with eczema with a Web-based intervention plus health care professional support: pilot randomized controlled trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2014Trial
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- Navigation, Adoption, and Use of Digital Health Technologies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self-Management: Focus Group Study of Patient Experience and Decision-Making.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Accessibility and equity considerations in the clinical validation of prescription digital therapeutics: a scoping review.mHealth · 2026Review
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- The experiences of depressed pregnant women participating in a cognitive behavioral therapy program via video communication: an exploratory qualitative study.Korean journal of women health nursing · 2022Article
- Patient preferences of healthcare delivery in irritable bowel syndrome: a focus group study.BMC gastroenterology · 2021Article
- Medical Insights from Posts About Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Adolescent Patients and Their Parents: Topic Modeling and Social Network Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Patients' Experiences of Telephone-Based and Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Longitudinal Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Article
- Connecting Our Gut Feeling and How Our Gut Feels: The Role of Well-being Attributes in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2018Article
- Psychological Interventions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.Clinical and translational gastroenterology · 2017Article
- Design and Usability Evaluation of Social Mobile Diabetes Management System in the Gulf Region.JMIR research protocols · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to have positive effects on the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. A factorial pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial (called MIBS) tested the potential effectiveness of a self-management CBT-based website alongside two medications: methylcellulose and mebeverine, and a placebo. The results showed no significant differences in quality of life or symptom severity measures, but enablement and participant's global assessment of relief was higher in the website groups.
objectiveTo conduct a qualitative study nested within this trial, in order to explore patients' views and experiences of using the CBT-based website to facilitate self-management of IBS.
methodsSemistructured interviews were carried out with patients who had used the website with one session of nurse support (n=16) or the website alone (n=15) while participating in the MIBS trial. An inductive thematic analysis was conducted.
resultsWe identified three types of engagement with the CBT-based website. One group of participants, mostly in the website-only condition, had limited or no engagement with the website. One group engaged with the content and advice on practical lifestyle changes. The final group of participants engaged with the content and advice on psychological aspects related to IBS. Similarities and differences between these three groups are explored.
conclusionsTeaching self-management techniques through a Web intervention was received positively by most of the participants. Concepts linked to cognitive aspects of CBT appeared to be harder for participants to engage with. Participants who received nurse support rated the cognitive aspects more positively, suggesting that some therapy support alongside the website should be considered. However, the Web format was preferred by some who favored anonymity as well as those who appreciated the accessibility and ease of use of this type of management. Suggestions on how to encourage engagement with Web interventions are discussed.
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