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Posted October 18, 2021

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Posted October 18, 2021

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders of gut–brain interaction worldwide, estimated to affect around 15% of the global population. With symptoms leading to a decreased quality of life along with high medical costs, IBS is a significant health care burden.

However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for IBS sufferers. New research published reveals that app-delivered gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) is proving highly successful at helping people manage their IBS symptoms. The research found that 64% of sufferers reported a reduction in symptoms after using the mobile app-delivered GDH program; similar rates to that seen in in-person studies.

Access to GDH has traditionally been limited because of the high costs associated with face-to-face therapies, further compounded by a shortage of qualified therapists. A mobile app delivering GDH in a convenient and cost-effective way offers a solution to address the gaps in GDH accessibility.

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