Symptom management needs of patients with irritable bowel syndrome and concurrent anxiety and/or depression: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To understand the experiences and needs of symptom management among individuals with irritable bowel syndrome and concurrent symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.

Design

This study used a qualitative descriptive research design.

Methods

Individuals with a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome and concurrent symptoms of anxiety and/or depression participated were recruited through an online ResearchMatch and a listserv. Semi-structured interviews focused on symptoms and experiences with symptom management interventions conducted from June to August 2020. Interviews were transcribed and data were analysed based on thematic analysis.

Results

Twelve individuals participated in this study; all reported current irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety/depression sy

SUBMITTER: Kamp KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9877173 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature