Journal article
Novel Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subgroups Are Reproducible in the Global Adult Population
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Current classification systems for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on bowel habit do not consider psychological impact. We validated a classification model in a UK population with confirmed IBS, using latent class analysis, incorporating psychological factors. We applied this model in the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiological Survey (RFGES), assessing impact of IBS on the individual and the health care system, and …
Authors
Black CJ; Houghton LA; West RM; Bangdiwala SI; Palsson OS; Sperber AD; Ford AC
Journal
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 23, No. 6, pp. 1039–1048.e7
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2025
DOI
10.1016/j.cgh.2024.05.042
ISSN
1542-3565