Psychological Features in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overlap: Developing a Preliminary Understanding of Cognitive and Behavioral Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients in clinical remission may experience ongoing symptoms, such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, attributed to IBD-irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) overlap. This study aims to characterize the psychosocial needs of patients with IBD-IBS overlap, particularly in regard to cognitive and behavioral functioning.

Methods

Adults with an established IBD diagnosis were recruited from a gastroenterology clinic. Participants completed self-report questionnaires about psychological functioning and quality of life. The Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire for Adults-IBS Module assessed IBS criteria. The treating gastroenterologist completed a clinician rating of IBD activity to determine clinical disease activity. Biomarkers of inflammation coll

SUBMITTER: Petrik M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9802046 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature