Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common treatment modality for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). CBT may not be a good fit for all patients and some may instead benefit from an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) approach. This narrative review presents evidence for the use of ACT in adult patients with IBS or IBD. The authors also suggest instances in which patients with IBS or IBD may benefit from ACT and discuss future directions of research.

Methods

Between August 2023 and January 2024, databases such as Google Scholar, institutional libraries, and PubMed were used to review the literature on ACT in patients with IBS and IBD. A variety of search terms were included. Non-English, pediatri

SUBMITTER: Marchese SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292080 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature