Chronisch entzündliche darmerkrankungen als multifokale erkrankungen: Körperliche und psychosoziale probleme von patienten mit CED. Ergebnisse eines fragebogen-surveys

Translated title of the contribution: Inflammatory bowel diseases as multi-focal disorders: Results from a multi-regional survey on bodily and psychosocial problems in IBD patients

J. Hardt*, C. Muche-Borowski, S. Conrad, K. Balzer, B. Bokemeyer, H. Raspe

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Abstract

Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) experience various bodily and psychosocial impairments. We report data from a recent German questionnaire survey. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in 2005 as a postal survey in three regions in West (Kiel and Luebeck, Regensburg) and East (Halle/Saale) Germany. Patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (CD, UC) were recruited from specialized gastroenterological practices, university outpatient clinics, and the registry of a prominent patient organization (DCCV). The questionnaire followed the concept and distinctions of WHO's ICF and incorporated (inter-)nationally established items and scales (i. a. HADS). Results: Survey responders (n = 1083, CD: 58 %, 65 % female) had a mean age of 42 years with an average disease duration of 13 years. 25 % suffered severely or very severely from their disease in general, one third stated at least severe fatigue, and 52 % felt profoundly affected by stress. A clinically relevant anxiety was observed in 24 % with no relevant difference between males and females. Depression was more common in men (29 %) than in women (21 %). Restrictions in social participation (family life, work) were actually prominent in at least a quarter of the responders. Conclusions: Beside somatic ailments typical for the disease, patients also reported multiple psychosocial impairments and participation restrictions and should hence profit from a multi- and interdisciplinary team care.

Translated title of the contributionInflammatory bowel diseases as multi-focal disorders: Results from a multi-regional survey on bodily and psychosocial problems in IBD patients
Original languageGerman
JournalZeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie
Volume48
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)381-391
Number of pages11
ISSN0044-2771
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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