Patient satisfaction after remotely delivered gut-directed hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome during the COVID-19 era: implications for future practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) is an evidence-based treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Adoption of remote GDH has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to evaluate patient experience and satisfaction following remote GDH.

Design

On completing 12 sessions of remote GDH via Skype using the Manchester protocol, patients with refractory IBS completed a feedback form on their experience. The proportion reporting positive outcomes (≥30% improvement in global IBS symptoms or abdominal pain, satisfaction, recommendation to family/friends) were compared by patient factors (age, gender, proximity, preferences).

Results

Of 52 patients completing the feedback form, 27 (52%) indicated that they would have opted for remote over face-to-face GDH,

SUBMITTER: Noble H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9702826 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature