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Kalle Mattila1,2, Rasmus Rankala3, Markku Voutilainen3,4
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
|February 23, 2022
Summary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly limits patients' leisure activities, with over half reporting restrictions. Physical activities are most affected, highlighting a major impact on quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, detrimentally affects patient well-being.
- Leisure-time activities are crucial for social connection and overall life quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the limitations in leisure-time activities experienced by individuals with IBD.
- To evaluate the perceived impact of IBD on participation in social and recreational pursuits.
Main Methods:
- A study utilizing questionnaires, hospital records, and national registers.
- Involved a final sample of 561 patients diagnosed with IBD.
Main Results:
- Over half (52.8%) of IBD patients reported limitations in leisure activities.
- Physical activities were most frequently reduced or abandoned; women reported greater limitations than men.
- The IBDQ32 score correlated significantly with activity limitations, unlike lab results, age, or income.
Conclusions:
- Patients with IBD perceive substantial limitations in their leisure-time activities.
- These limitations negatively impact the quality of life for individuals managing IBD.
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