Illness Perceptions and Depression Are Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Youth with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

ConclusionIn 10 –20-year-old IBD patients, negative illness perceptions and depression were significantly and more strongly associated with lower HRQOL than demographic and disease factors. Thus, it is important to integrate psychological factors in the treatment for IBD patients. To improve HRQOL in young IBD pa tients, psychological interventions should be targeted at negative illness perceptions and depression.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research