Position statement of the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis on sexuality and inflammatory bowel disease.

It is widely acknowledged that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD). However, there is a notable paucity of specific literature in this field. This lack of information impacts various aspects, including the understanding and comprehensive care of SD in the context of IBD.

The Effect of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Classroom in Nature on the Quality of Life of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

"The IBD Classroom in Nature" is an initiative that combines training and leisure activities in an ideal environment where families and patients can interact with each other. The objective of the present study was to quantify the effect that "The IBD Classroom in Nature" had on the health-related quality-of-life of patients with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We conducted a prospective, analytical study with a pre-post design to demonstrate the impact on health-related quality-of-life (measured with the IMPACT-III questionnaire) of 3 days together in the context of The IBD Classroom in Nature.

[Psychological support and treatment in inflammatory bowel disease: the physician-patient relationship].

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) interferes with the daily activities of affected individuals and impairs their quality of life. The psychological factors related to IBD play an important role since they negatively affect the course of the disease and the patients' general wellbeing. Thus, stress, anxiety and depressed mood are highly frequent in patients with IBD and are associated with an increase in recurrences and symptom severity.