Fig. 2

Use of the BSFS and WAP scale in the management of patients with IBS-D. Based on responses to the question: ‘At what point, if at all, do you use the following scales in managing your IBS-D patients?’ (a) p < 0.05 for PCPs vs gastroenterologists unaware of the BSFS, only using the BSFS at initial assessment with patient, and using the BSFS at each consultation with patient before and after diagnosis. (b) p < 0.05 for PCPs vs gastroenterologists unaware of the WAP scale, aware of the WAP scale but not using, and using the WAP scale at each consultation with patient before and after diagnosis. BSFS Bristol Stool Form Scale; Gastro gastroenterologist; HCP healthcare professional; IBS-D diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome; PCP primary care physician; WAP worst abdominal pain