IBS is a symptom-based disorder characterized by recurring bouts of abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. IBS is prevalent, negatively affects quality of life and work productivity, and accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare expenditures. IBS is effectively treated with individualized combinations of medications, diet changes and behavioral interventions.
The review is intended to familiarize gastroenterologists with the current generation of DTx that provide virtual behavioral health interventions for patients with IBS.