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ArticleJournal of neurogastroenterology and motility2026

Patients' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Non-pharmacological Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Chengwen Li, Qiong Liu, Jianan Cao, Xuan Xu, Haolong He, Yingchun Huang, Xinye Liu, Rong Luo, Xiaorong Chang, Mi Liu

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Article in Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Chengwen LiSchool of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Qiong LiuSchool of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jianan CaoThe Second Affiliated Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine; Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xuan XuSchool of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Haolong HeSchool of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yingchun HuangDepartment of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, ZhuZhou, Hunan, China.
Xinye LiuSchool of Chinese Medicine, Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, ZhuZhou, Hunan, China.
Rong LuoAcupuncture and Tuina Rehabilitation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xiaorong ChangSchool of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Mi LiuSchool of Acupuncture-moxibustion, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/Aims: : Non-pharmacological treatments are crucial for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), yet patient engagement remains a challenge. Understanding patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding these treatments is essential for improving care. Methods: : A cross-sectional study was conducted across 5 hospitals, from October 2023 to February 2024. A self-designed knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire along with the IBS quality of life and IBS severity scoring system was administered, and 496 valid responses were analyzed. Statistical analyses included correlation tests, multivariate linear regression, and mediation effect analysis. Results: : The median scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 28, 25.5, and 21, respectively. Significant positive correlations were found between knowledge-attitude ( Conclusions: : IBS patients exhibit a significant gap between their positive attitudes and their actual practices concerning non-pharmacological treatments. Knowledge is a direct driver of practice, but positive attitudes alone are insufficient to translate into behavior. Healthcare providers must move beyond simply fostering positive attitudes and focus on targeted educational interventions that provide actionable knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes.

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Irritable bowel syndromeKnowledge, attitudeNon-pharmacological treatmentPatientPractice

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PMCPMC13071419

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