Table 2.

Example of conceptual framework for IBS-C

	Domains		Concepts
Primary symptoms	Constipation symptoms	→	Spontaneous incomplete bowel movement (SICBM)
		→	Complete spontaneous bowel movement (SCBM)
		→	Unsuccessful bowel movement (BM)
		→	Straining
		→	Stool consistency
	Other abdominal symptoms	→	Abdominal pain
		→	Bloating
		→	Abdominal fullness