Influencing Factors of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Fatigue: A Path Analysis Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fatigue is a common symptom in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is influenced by many physiological, psychological, and situational factors. However, the influencing factors of fatigue associated with IBD have not been evaluated.

Objective

This study aims to examine factors associated with fatigue during IBD and develop a parsimonious model that describes the influencing factors of fatigue.

Methods

The study was a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data obtained from IBD Partners, an online cohort of adults with the disease, including 12,053 eligible participants. Data were collected using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System short-form scales measuring fatigue, sleep disturbances, pain interference, anxiety, depre

SUBMITTER: Davis SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8231668 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Aug 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature