Rate of Corticosteroid-Induced Mood Changes in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Corticosteroid is an effective therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disease flares, but its adverse effects may compromise treatment adherence and reduce patients' quality of life. There is lack of data on the incidence of corticosteroid-induced mood changes in this patient population, which may be underappreciated by healthcare providers in clinical practice and interfere with optimal care. This study aimed to determine the rate of mood changes in this patient population.

Methods

In this prospective observational study, adult outpatients treated with prednisone for inflammatory bowel disease flares were considered for inclusion. Participants completed validated questionnaires (Beck Depression Inventory-II and Activation Subscale of Internal State Scale versi

SUBMITTER: Ou G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6507281 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature