Table 1 IPQ-R subscales from the domain “beliefs” and their interpretation
Dimensions of 2nd domain (“beliefs”) | Interpretation |
|---|---|
Time course | The higher the value, the more chronic the IBS. |
Consequences | The higher the value, the more consequences of IBS. |
Personal control | The higher the value, the better the personal control about IBS symptoms. |
Treatment control | The higher the value, the better the treatment response. |
Coherence | The higher the value, the more comprehensible the IBS. |
Cyclic occurrence | The higher the value, the more periodic the occurrence of IBS. |
Emotional representation | The higher the value, the more emotional strain caused by IBS. |