A Qualitative Template Analysis to Understand Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on a Psychological Intervention for Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Fatigue in IBD is pervasive, with very few intervention options available to patients. Research has indicated that psychological therapies are a promising strategy for managing IBD fatigue. However, no such intervention is available to date. This study aimed to evaluate the opinion of patients and health professionals on a potential psychological intervention for IBD fatigue.

Methods and results

A total of seven patients (Crohn's disease = 5, ulcerative colitis = 2) and seven health professionals participated in semi-structured interviews. Results were derived by using a template analysis, revealing four key themes and associated subthemes: (1) it's a trade-off; (2) buy-in, trust and credibility; (3) accountability; and (4) accessibility and equity. Important factors id

SUBMITTER: Emerson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12907766 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature