Quality of life, functional impairment and healthcare experiences of patients with irritable bowel syndrome in Norway: an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study is an online survey to determine the quality of life and functional impairment caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the healthcare experiences of IBS patients in Norway, which has not been done previously.

Methods

An author-developed, online questionnaire using Microsoft Forms program was applied. The questionnaire comprised 52 questions. The questionnaire was posted from 1 March to 17 April (a 48-day period) on the Norwegian Gastrointestinal Association website and in its magazine and social media posts.

Results

The questionnaire was completed by 2727 patients. Of these patients 327 were excluded because they have not been diagnosed by a medical doctor. IBS reduced the quality of life in 97% of affected patients, including the soc

SUBMITTER: El-Salhy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883911 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature