Psychological Characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Comparison Between Active and Nonactive Patients.

Background And Aims: The role of new psychological factors such as psychopathological patterns and defense mechanisms in the care of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been poorly investigated. We aimed to assess the psychological characteristics and defense mechanisms of IBD patients.

Methods: This was a single-center, observational, cross-sectional study.

Illness Perception in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients is Different Between Patients With Active Disease or in Remission: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Inflammatory bowel diseases [IBD] are characterised by significant quality of life [QoL] impairment, as well as illness perception. Assessing illness perception may help in optimising the management of IBD patients.

Methods: In this single-centre, observational, transversal study, consecutive adult IBD patients were enrolled and stratified according to disease activity [active/remission].