The importance of illness perceptions, quality of life and psychological status in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 972-983 |
Journal / Publication | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 7 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2013 |
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Abstract
The present study investigates illness perceptions of inflammatory bowel disease patients in an outpatient population, examining whether these illness perceptions are related to disease severity, quality of life and psychological adjustment. A cohort of 102 inflammatory bowel disease outpatients was prospectively enrolled on the study. The participants completed a questionnaire assessing illness perceptions, anxiety, depression and disease-specific symptoms. The study has identified specific illness perceptions of inflammatory bowel disease sufferers that are strongly associated with patients' quality of life. By raising and addressing these issues, clinicians may be able to allay these significant and often unexpressed concerns, and improve quality of life for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. © The Author(s) 2012.
Research Area(s)
- Crohn's disease, illness perceptions, psychological status, quality of life, ulcerative colitis
Citation Format(s)
The importance of illness perceptions, quality of life and psychological status in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. / Rochelle, Tina L.; Fidler, Helen.
In: Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 18, No. 7, 07.2013, p. 972-983.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review