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Coping Strategies and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review
Stefan L Popa1, Mihaela Fadgyas Stanculete2, Simona Grad1
12nd Department of Internal Medicine, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 28, 2024
Summary
Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) use diverse coping strategies that significantly impact their quality of life. Understanding these mechanisms is key for personalized IBD management and rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Coping strategies are vital for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- They influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological well-being in IBD patients.
- A systematic review is needed to analyze coping mechanisms in IBD populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze coping mechanisms employed by individuals with IBD.
- To evaluate the impact of these strategies on HRQoL and psychological well-being.
- To identify factors influencing coping strategy selection in IBD.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of major databases (PubMed, EMBASE, etc.) up to 2023.
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria applied to select relevant English-language studies.
- Full analysis of 57 selected articles on IBD coping strategies.
Main Results:
- IBD patients utilize a wide array of coping strategies.
- Disease severity, duration, and individual characteristics influence coping.
- Coping mechanisms significantly affect quality of life (QoL) and aid IBD management and rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
- Investigating coping strategies is crucial for improving IBD patient outcomes.
- A nuanced approach considering individual heterogeneity is necessary.
- Future research should focus on personalized interventions for IBD management.
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