Illness perception and health care use in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome: results from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individual illness perception is known to influence a range of outcome variables. However, little is known regarding illness perception in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its relation to the use of the health care system. This study hypothesised a relationship between illness perception and inappropriate health care use (under-, over- and misuse).

Methods

An internet-based, cross-sectional study in participants affected by IBS symptoms was carried out (April - October 2019) using open questions as well as validated standardized instruments, e.g. the illness perception questionnaire revised (IPQ-R) and its subscales. Sub-group comparisons were done non-parametrically and effect sizes were reported. Potential predictors of (1) conventional health care utilisation

SUBMITTER: Schwille-Kiuntke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8287688 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature