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Longitudinal follow-up of a novel classification system for irritable bowel syndrome: natural history and prognostic value.

Christopher J BlackYan YiannakouElspeth GuthrieRobert WestLesley A HoughtonAlexander Charles Ford
Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2021)
Longitudinal follow-up demonstrated little transition between clusters with respect to psychological burden, and these appeared to predict disease course. Directing treatment according to cluster, including earlier use of psychological therapies, and exploring how this approach influences outcomes in IBS, should be examined.
Keyphrases
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • cross sectional
  • sleep quality
  • type diabetes
  • risk factors
  • depressive symptoms
  • glycemic control
  • patient reported