Reactions, Reality, and Resilience in Adults with Crohn's Disease: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Crohn's disease (CD) is a lifelong condition that poses unique challenges. This study reports findings from a person's perspective of living with CD to help enhance the understanding of an individual's specific care and support needs.

Methods

Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of adults with Crohn's disease recruited from Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Data were analyzed after data collection using thematic analysis.

Results

Forty-one (68% female) participants aged 49.1 ± 12 years with a disease duration between 1 and 55 years were interviewed. Three overarching themes emerged, along with 12 subthemes: (1) reactions to presenting symptoms, emotions, and challenges at diagnosis; (2) reality of living with

SUBMITTER: Jones K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11799741 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature