Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy experiences in youth with inflammatory bowel disease and depression: findings from a mixed methods qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective in treating psychosocial comorbidities in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however, there have been no qualitative studies of MBCT experiences among youth with IBD. We aimed to examine the experiences of youth with IBD and depression who completed an adapted MBCT group programme, and the impact of common psychotherapy and group factors.

Design

This mixed method qualitative study, nested within a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of MBCT for youth with IBD, employed thematic analysis of qualitative data from three focus groups and open-ended survey questions.

Setting

The study was conducted in the outpatient department of a tertiary hospital for young adults in Brisbane, Australia.

Participants

SUBMITTER: Ewais T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7643511 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature