Simon R. Knowles Data-verified

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Simon R. Knowles' research focuses on psychogastroenterology, the intersection of psychological science and gastrointestinal health. His work investigates the biological and psychological interactions within the brain-gut axis, particularly concerning chronic gastrointestinal conditions. A significant portion of his research is dedicated to developing and evaluating psychological interventions to improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing these conditions.

Knowles has explored the effectiveness of various psychological approaches, including mindfulness-based interventions for inflammatory bowel disease and cognitive-behavioral therapy for conditions like endometriosis. His research also extends to the impact of gastrointestinal disorders on health-related quality of life, as evidenced by his contributions to large-scale epidemiological surveys. He has also examined the prevalence and impact of psychological comorbidities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, in gastrointestinal conditions.

In addition to his clinical and intervention-focused studies, Knowles is actively involved in mHealth and eHealth research. He has developed mobile applications aimed at improving inflammatory bowel disease management and identifying psychological distress. Furthermore, he has created several websites that offer information and resilience programs for conditions including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Gastroparesis. Knowles is a highly cited researcher with an h-index of 52 and over 369 publications.

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• h-index: 52
• Publications: 369
• Citations: 11,331