Review for 10.1186/s12876-018-0845-4 (2018)

Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Health education program improves QOL in students with irritable bowel syndrome after 
the Wenchuan earthquake: A five -year multi -center study  
 
Version: 0 Date: 17 Mar 2018  
 
Reviewer: Bernardo Fani  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
Good scientific article, also interesting for clinical practice. The English language is easily 
understandable and clear. The methods are adequate with a good number of patients and a long 
follow -up. 
The bibliography is sufficiently wide. I have no particular comments so the paper is suitable for 
publication  
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, pl ease explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require furth er 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
  
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