Title: Mapping and Modeling of Discussions Related to Gastrointestinal Discomfort in French-Speaking Online Forums: Results of a 15-Year Retrospective Infodemiology Study
| Authors: | Florent Schäfer, et al. |
| Published: | 2020 |
| Journal: | Journal of Medical Internet Research |
The aim of this retrospective infodemiology study was to identify discussion topics, characterize users, and identify perceived determinants of gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort in web-based messages posted by users of French social media.
The results show that GI discomfort is actively discussed by web users and reveals a complex relationship between food, stress, and GI discomfort. Web-based discussions can potentially serve as a complementary source of real-world evidence for caregivers.
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