Figure 1.
Research flowchart. GI—gastrointestinal; IBS—irritable bowel syndrome; DASS-21—Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21; SSS-8—Somatic Symptom Scale-8; SDS—Sheehan Disability Scale; SOFAS—Social and Occupational Functioning Scale.
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