Validation of the Asian constipation assessment initiative questionnaire: a cross-sectional study on symptom reporting and constipation awareness
ACAIQ-SYM is a valid tool for assessing constipation symptoms in Asian populations. The significant impact of awareness on symptom reporting highlights the need for patient education. Further refinement of ACAIQ-QoL is necessary to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of QoL. Once optimised, ACAIQ could improve digital health platforms, patient-clinician engagement and personalised CC management strategies.
Authors
- Dean Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7337-296X)
- V Vien Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0216-9032)
- David Xi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3912-0762)
- Ni Yin Lau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2310-2523)
- Qiao Ying Leong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2369-4933)
- Kewin Tien Ho Siah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2795-5101)
- Wei Ying Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4781-6413)
- Yoann Sapanel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6797-7850)
- Agata Blasiak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0727-7611)
- Shang Wei Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4935-9932)
Institutions
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (SG)
- National University Hospital (SG)
- National University Health System (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgast-2025-001784
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Micron Foundation
- National Research Foundation
- National University of Singapore
- National Research Foundation Singapore
- Medical Research Council
- National Medical Research Council