biostudies-literatureUnknown10(2)Emerson C<h4>Aims</h4>Fatigue in IBD is pervasive, with very few intervention options available to patients. Research has indicated that psychological therapies are a promising strategy for managing IBD fatigue. However, no such intervention is available to date. This study aimed to evaluate the opinion of patients and health professionals on a potential psychological intervention for IBD fatigue.<h4>Methods and results</h4>A total of seven patients (Crohn's disease = 5, ulcerative colitis = 2) and seven health professionals participated in semi-structured interviews. Results were derived by using a template analysis, revealing four key themes and associated subthemes: (1) it's a trade-off; (2) buy-in, trust and credibility; (3) accountability; and (4) accessibility and equity. Important factors idJGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatologye70363https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12907766biostudies-literatureA Qualitative Template Analysis to Understand Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on a Psychological Intervention for Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.PMC12907766Olive LGibson PRFuller-Tyszkiewicz MEmerson CMikocka-Walus AKlas AfalseA Qualitative Template Analysis to Understand Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on a Psychological Intervention for Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.<h4>Aims</h4>Fatigue in IBD is pervasive, with very few intervention options available to patients. Research has indicated that psychological therapies are a promising strategy for managing IBD fatigue. However, no such intervention is available to date. This study aimed to evaluate the opinion of patients and health professionals on a potential psychological intervention for IBD fatigue.<h4>Methods and results</h4>A total of seven patients (Crohn's disease = 5, ulcerative colitis = 2) and seven health professionals participated in semi-structured interviews. Results were derived by using a template analysis, revealing four key themes and associated subthemes: (1) it's a trade-off; (2) buy-in, trust and credibility; (3) accountability; and (4) accessibility and equity. Important factors id2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Feb2026-07-16T05:05:06.134Z2026-07-09T10:37:53.488ZS-EPMC129077664170519110.1002/jgh3.70363