Quality of life, work productivity impairment and healthcare resources in inflammatory bowel diseases in Brazil.

CONCLUSION: Moderate to severe IBD activity, especially among CD patients, is associated with a substantial impact on QoL, work productivity impairment and an increased number of IBD surgeries and hospitalizations in Brazil.
PMID: 31636478 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 13, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Parra RS, Chebli JMF, Amarante HMBS, Flores C, Parente JML, Ramos O, Fernandes M, Rocha JJR, Feitosa MR, Feres O, Scotton AS, Nones RB, Lima MM, Zaltman C, Goncalves CD, Guimaraes IM, Santana GO, Sassaki LY, Hossne RS, Bafutto M, Junior RLK, Faria MAG, Mi Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research