Perceptions and Behaviors of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease during the COVID-19 Crisis.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions and behaviors of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the major epidemic area in Korea.

Methods

Between April and May 2020, a cross-sectional survey was performed at two tertiary hospitals in Daegu, South Korea, on patients' experiences, coping strategies and perceptions.

Results

Most of the 544 patients participating in the survey strictly adhered to personal protection guidance against COVID-19. In the early COVID-19 crisis, many patients canceled or postponed hospital visits (57.5%) and rescheduled biologics administrations (26.4%). Although 13.6% utilized telemedicine, the frequency of individuals leaving their homes remained u

SUBMITTER: Lee YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761924 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature