Effectiveness of group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction consultation of severity of physical symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome

Abstract

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders that affect both genders in different ages, but its prevalence is higher in women. Because of perceived stress are very important factors in development of symptoms, the current study aimed to determine the effectiveness of group mindfulness based stress reduction consultation on severity of physical symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome.