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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - a disorder of gut-brain interaction - is a common and burdensome condition.1,2 Resilience is the ability to adapt positively to stress and adversity and can serve as a potential therapeutic target in IBS. Parker and colleagues compared resilience between persons with IBS, the general population, and those with other chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.3 Over 1900 participants completed an online survey containing questionnaires measuring demographics, diagnosis of IBS and other GI conditions, symptom severity, psychological symptoms, resilience, and early adverse life events.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Issue Highlights Source Type: research