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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2013; 19(46): 8605-8610
Published online Dec 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i46.8605
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the management of irritable bowel syndrome
Qing-Lin Tang, Guo-Yao Lin, Ming-Qing Zhang
Qing-Lin Tang, Ming-Qing Zhang, Department of Gastroenterology, 175th Hospital of PLA, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian Province, China
Qing-Lin Tang, Guo-Yao Lin, Institute of Applied Psychology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian Province, China
Author contributions: Tang QL performed the literature search, data analysis, and wrote the manuscript; Lin GY recommended topics to be included and wrote the manuscript; Zhang MQ conceived the study and revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Ming-Qing Zhang, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, 175th Hospital of PLA, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, No. 269 Middle Zhanghua Road, Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian Province, China. zhangmingqing20@163.com
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Received: September 12, 2013
Revised: November 5, 2013
Accepted: November 12, 2013
Published online: December 14, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: There is increasing evidence to suggest that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). CBT can alleviate the physical and psychological symptoms of IBS, and has thus been recommended as a treatment option for the syndrome.