Pain management in inflammatory bowel disease: feasibility of an online therapist-supported CBT-based self-management intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain is a poorly managed symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has an evidence base in functional gastrointestinal conditions and chronic pain. This study aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 9-week online facilitator-supported CBT intervention, tailored for people with chronic IBD-related pain.

Design

A single-arm pre-post design with nested qualitative interviews was used. Twenty individuals with IBD and chronic pain were recruited through an online IBD charity and had consented to research in a previous survey or responded to an online charity advert. Individuals who indicated a pain-interference score of ≥ 4/10 (Brief Pain Inventory) and met inclusion criteria were invited to take part. Outcome

SUBMITTER: Sweeney L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8050888 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature