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Barriers To Psychosocial Support And Quality Of Life For Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Survey Study, Rebecca Lawrence, Md, Cuckoo Choudhary, Md
Barriers To Psychosocial Support And Quality Of Life For Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Survey Study, Rebecca Lawrence, Md, Cuckoo Choudhary, Md
Department of Medicine Faculty Papers
Background: Psychological comorbidities are common among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and are associated with worse disease outcomes. Evidence-based psychotherapy is an effective means to increase psychosocial support. This study aimed to identify the barriers to attending psychotherapy.
Methods: This electronic survey study included a demographic, quality of life, and barriers to psychotherapy questionnaire. Quality of life was assessed using the Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (SIBDQ). Barriers were assessed using the Perceived Barriers to Psychological Treatments scale (PBPT). Linear regression was used to identify participant characteristics associated with higher PBPT scores.
Results: One hundred eighty-seven …
The Use Of Infliximab In Older Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Stephanie M. Moleski, Christina C. Lindenmeyer, Patricia L. Kozuch
The Use Of Infliximab In Older Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Stephanie M. Moleski, Christina C. Lindenmeyer, Patricia L. Kozuch
Department of Medicine Faculty Papers
Limited data suggest anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antibodies have equal efficacy but higher morbidity and mortality in older compared to younger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients(1).