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Background: Quality of life is a main outcome in psychosomatic disorders. Several psychological factors are mentioned for predicting the quality of life in patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between type D personality and quality of life in patients with IBS.Materials and Methods: This study enrolled 90 (52 women) IBS patients who referred to the gastroenterology clinics of Imam Khomeini and Laleh hospitals from September to December 2012. We used the Type D Personality and IBS Quality of Life questionnaires to evaluate patients. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and multi-variable regression models.Results: Overall, 61% of patients were H. pylori positive. The mean anti-Thyroid peroxidase level in the H. pylori positive group We observed a relationship between type D personality and quality of life in patients with IBS (r=0.504, p<0.01).The results showed a 26% variation in quality of life predicted by type D personality (p<0.01, R2=0.26).Conclusion: According to the results, type D personality is one of the predictors of quality of life in patients with IBS. Therefore, it is important to consider psychological factors when choosing the appropriate treatment for IBS patients.

Background: The current research is performed to compare the effectiveness of two methods of cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness based therapy in decreasing symptoms of patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome.Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental design study that consisted of an experimental group subdivided into two groups (pre- and final test) and a control group. Based on convenience sampling we randomly assigned 36 persons, 20 males and 16 females, n=12 per group, m=32 years of age, to one of the three groups.Results: Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms significantly decreased between the two treatment groups and the control group (p ˂0.05), which we attributed to the benefits of mindfulness based therapy.Conclusion: Therapists should consider modern psychotherapy techniques such as mindfulness based therapy as potential methods for decreasing the clinical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Older techniques are not always perfect or effective.