Online cognitive behavioral therapy may be cost-effective for IBS; quality studies lacking

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy may be a cost-effective solution to improve symptoms and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, according to a systematic review in Journal of Medical Internet Research.However, due to the limited number of clinical trials analyzing this intervention, the researchers noted that “more well-designed” clinical trials are required to verify its long-term effects and sustain its benefits.“Based on a cognitive-behavioral model in which situation, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physiological responses interactRead More