Disease experiences and perspectives of adolescent patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in adolescents worldwide is increasing year by year. In order to better manage the disease, it is necessary to listen to the real voice of patients. Therefore, this study aims to explore the real experience of adolescents with IBD and propose targeted intervention strategies based on the bio-psycho-social model.

Design

Qualitative meta-synthesis.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across ten electronic databases-PubMed, Embase (Ovid), Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus, PsycINFO, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP-from their inception until October 2024. A total of 18 qualitative studies were included following a rigorous application of predefined inclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers performe

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12838276 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature