Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 15, 2026

DNBS/TNBS Colitis Models: Providing Insights Into Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Effects of Dietary Fat
Published on: February 27, 2014
Identifying Needs in Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Qualitative Study
Romy Cho1, Natasha M Wickert, Anne F Klassen
1Romy Cho, MD, is with Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Natasha M. Wickert, MSc, is with Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Anne F. Klassen, BA, DPhil, is with Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Elena Tsangaris, MSc, is with Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. John K. Marshall, MD, MSc, FRCPC, AGAF, is with Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Herbert Brill, MD, MBA, FRCPC, is with Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Young adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) need psychosocial support and information to manage their condition effectively. Understanding these needs improves transitional care quality and self-management tools.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine
- Patient-Centered Care and Health Psychology
Background:
- Transitional care for young adults requires understanding their unique developmental stage and perspectives.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) presents specific challenges during young adulthood, impacting multiple life domains.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific needs of young adults (18-30 years) diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- To inform healthcare providers about crucial needs for optimizing care quality during this life stage.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 21 young adults with IBD from a specialized clinic.
- Conducted semistructured interviews, audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using constant comparative method with NVivo10 software.
Main Results:
- Identified four key categories of needs: psychosocial, informational, self-advocacy, and daily living.
- Psychosocial needs were most frequently reported, while daily living needs were least common.
- Findings highlight the significant impact of IBD on young adults' psychosocial well-being.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare teams must address psychosocial and informational needs for successful IBD transitional care.
- Results can guide the development and evaluation of transition and self-management interventions for young adults with IBD.
- Improving care quality necessitates a holistic approach recognizing young adults' specific needs.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly known as IBD, refers to a collection of disorders that lead to persistent inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two types of IBD are ulcerative colitis, which impacts the colon, and Crohn's disease, which can involve any part of the gastrointestinal segment.
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic, systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that predominantly affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is marked by...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, encompasses a group of disorders characterized by chronic inflammation or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of IBD remains unclear, although it is believed to be due to a mix of genetic, environmental, microbial, and immune factors. Genetic factors are significant in determining susceptibility to IBD, with family history being a critical risk factor. Individuals with a first-degree relative who has IBD are at...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management
Pharmacologic...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy
Diagnostic studies
A colonoscopy is the definitive screening test, distinguishing ulcerative colitis from other colon diseases with similar symptoms. During a colonoscopy test, inflamed mucosa with exudate ulcerations can be observed, and biopsies are taken to determine the histologic characteristics of the...
Qualitative Analysis
For instance, group IV...

