Healthcare Needs and Perceptions of People Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Australia: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and indeterminate colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) that adversely affect the healthcare needs and quality of life (QoL) of people with IBD. The aim of this study was to explore the needs and perceptions of people with IBD in a primary care setting.

Methods

This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study consisted of a cross-sectional survey (included validated tools), followed by semistructured interviews on participants' perceptions: IBD management, healthcare professionals, IBD care, flare management, and pharmacist's IBD roles.

Results

Sixty-seven participants completed the survey, and 8 completed interviews. Quantitative findings: Age at diagnosis had significant association with medica

SUBMITTER: Prasad SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9802190 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature