Latent profile analysis reveals the central role of psychological symptoms in driving disease severity in chronic constipation.

Sophie R AbberKelly L BuchananJenna ClukeyThomas E JoinerKyle D Staller Helen Burton Murray

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility (2024)

Profiles with high psychological symptoms had increased constipation symptom severity and GI-specific anxiety in adults with CC. Future research should test whether these profiles predict differential treatment outcomes.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
irritable bowel syndrome
depressive symptoms
physical activity
current status
drug induced