Participants' perspectives on a multimodal stress management and comprehensive lifestyle modification program for patients with Crohn's disease-A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Crohn's disease (CD) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is prevalent worldwide and associated with reduced quality of life for patients. Multimodal therapy approaches, which emphasize lifestyle modifications such as mindfulness and stress reduction, can be promising in enhancing health-related quality of life for IBD patients. However, research on multimodal therapy approaches for CD remains insufficient.

Method

This qualitative interview study is part of a mixed-methods approach that is embedded in a randomized controlled trial. It investigates the impact of a comprehensive 10-week day clinic lifestyle modification program on the health condition and quality of life of CD patients. Telephone interviews (n = 19) were conducted three months after th

SUBMITTER: Schlee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559982 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature