Effectiveness of a Remote Intervention Program for Self-Management Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Based on the Self-Determination Theory: Randomized Controlled Trial Across 2 Centers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been on the rise, with adolescents and young adults experiencing the highest incidence rates. For these young patients, self-management behaviors are critical to maintaining disease remission and improving quality of life and yet their current self-management status remains suboptimal.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a remote and multicomponent intervention program (integrating health education, solution-focused intervention, peer support, and mindfulness training) on the self-management behaviors and related mental health outcomes in young adults and adolescents with IBD.

Methods

From July 2024 to January 2025, we conducted a 2-arm, single-blind randomized controlled trial. Adolesc

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature