Impact of musculoskeletal joint complaints on quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal joint complaints (MSCs) are the most common extraintestinal manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to investigate the effect of MSC on the health-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with IBD.

Design

A survey-based cross-sectional study among adult Dutch IBD patients.

Setting

Primary care, secondary care and patient association.

Participants

In total, 635 IBD patients were included. The mean age was 46.3 (SD 14.2) years, and 35% were male.

Outcome

MSC was defined as suffering from any joint complaints. QoL was measured using the IBD questionnaire and a 36-item short form health survey questionnaire.

Methods

A univariate analysis was performed to estimate the impact of various factors, such as de

SUBMITTER: Jamal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575243 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature