Dataset related to article "Illness Perception in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients is Different Between Patients With Active Disease or in Remission: A Prospective Cohort Study."
Creators
- 1. Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
- 2. Humanitas Clinical and Research Center – IRCCS -, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano (Mi) - Italy
- 3. Humanitas Clinical and Research Center – IRCCS -, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano (Mi) - Italy AND Humanitas University, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele – Milan, Italy
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BACKGROUND:
Inflammatory bowel diseases [IBD] are characterised by significant quality of life [QoL] impairment, as well as illness perception. Assessing illness perception may help in optimising the management of IBD patients.
METHODS:
In this single-centre, observational, transversal study, consecutive adult IBD patients were enrolled and stratified according to disease activity [active/remission]. The Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire [IPQ-R], based on identity, opinions, and causes of their disease was administered to all patients. Comparison within IPQ-R parameters was done between clinically active patients and those in remission.
RESULTS:
A total of 201 patients were enrolled (Crohn's disease [CD] = 47%). The most frequently reported IBD-related symptoms were fatigue [86.9%], loss of strength [83.3%], pain [80%], and weight loss [68.2%]. Active patients reported significantly more frequently fatigue [p = 0.005], sore eyes [p = 0.046], and sleep difficulties [p = 0.001], and reported more symptoms than controls [p = 0.023]. Overall, the patients considered stress [84.1%], altered immunity [69.32%], family problems [49.4%], and emotional status [40.9%] as the main causes of IBD. Work overload was more frequently considered as a disease cause in active patients than in those in remission [p = 0.002]. Smoking, family history, and previous inadequate therapies were considered as a relevant risk factor for illness by only 20% of patients. Active IBD patients had more negative thoughts on prognosis [p = 0.001] and more negative emotions [p < 0.0001]. Patients in remission were significantly more convinced about treatment control [p = 0.007] and had clearer understanding of illness [p = 0.009].
CONCLUSIONS:
Illness perception is impaired in IBD patients. Adequate educational and psychological support may be helpful in the optimal management of IBD patients.
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- Is supplement to
- 30517669 (PMID)
- 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjy183 (DOI)