Psychometric assessment of the IBS-D Daily Symptom Diary and Symptom Event Log

摘要

PurposeDiarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) can considerably impact patients’ lives. Patient-reported symptoms are crucial in understanding the diagnosis and progression of IBS-D. This study psychometrically evaluates the newly developed IBS-D Daily Symptom Diary and Symptom Event Log (hereafter, “Event Log”) according to US regulatory recommendations.