Educational interventions to enhance support for balancing work and treatment in inflammatory bowel disease patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly impacts employment and work productivity, necessitating support for balancing work and treatment (SBWT). While SBWT systems have been formalized in Japan, awareness among healthcare professionals remains low. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on SBWT for healthcare professionals in Hokkaido, Japan.

Methods

A 2-year questionnaire-based study was conducted across eight medical facilities in Hokkaido, Japan, from November 2022 to November 2024. The educational program, comprising lecture-based and self-directed learning formats, addressed six key components of SBWT. Pre- and post-program surveys assessed changes in awareness, interest, and behaviors related to SBWT.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ueno N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12289813 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature