Coping patterns and related characteristics in patients with IBD

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Gastroenterology
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) presents significant challenges to patients' quality of life.
• Understanding patient coping mechanisms is crucial for effective management and support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the coping behaviors, personality traits, and mood of nonhospitalized adults with IBD.
• To determine the relationship between coping strategies and lifestyle satisfaction in IBD patients.

Main Methods:

• A study involving 150 nonhospitalized adults with IBD.
• Data collection via self-report questionnaires (Jalowiec Coping Scale, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory) and interviews.
• Statistical analysis using ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient (r), and descriptive statistics.

Main Results:

• IBD patients demonstrated a significantly higher utilization of problem-oriented coping compared to affective-oriented methods.
• Problem-oriented coping patterns were found to be effective in contributing to lifestyle satisfaction among IBD patients.

Conclusions:

• Coping patterns play a vital role in the lifestyle satisfaction of individuals with IBD.
• Healthcare professionals can enhance patient adaptation by incorporating coping pattern assessment and supporting patient autonomy.