Multimodal stress reduction and lifestyle modification program for patients with ulcerative colitis: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 2 million people in Europe are affected by ulcerative colitis, which often severely impacts the quality of life of those concerned. Among other factors, lifestyle and psychosocial factors seem to play an important role in pathogenesis and course of the disease and can be addressed as a complement to pharmacotherapy in comprehensive lifestyle modification programs.

Methods

This qualitative study as part of a mixed methods approach was carried out in the framework of a randomized controlled trial that examined the effect of a comprehensive lifestyle-modification-program (10-week-day clinic program) on quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 out of 47 patients of the intervention group after the program.

SUBMITTER: Schlee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8903167 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature