Psychological reaction to Covid-19 of Italian patients with IBD.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) on disease management and psychological status. This study explored psychological reactions to the Covid-19 emergency and IBD disease management in a sample of Italian patients.

Methods

An online questionnaire was designed to assess general concerns, psychological reaction, disease management, socio-demographics, and clinical information with validated scales and ad hoc items. A non-probabilistic purposive sample was selected, comprised patients with IBD who belonged to the Italian Association for patients with IBD (AMICI Onlus) completed the questionnaire in April 2020. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, student's

SUBMITTER: Savarese M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8343359 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature