Publications by authors named "Masami Iizawa"
Inflamm Intest Dis
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study reviews the effectiveness of self-management interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by analyzing 50 randomized controlled trials from 2000 to 2020, focusing on various outcome measures like psychological health and quality of life.
- - The results showed that about 66% of these studies reported significant improvements, particularly in symptom management; many successful interventions involved providing information and included individual participation and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- - The conclusion emphasizes that tailored, participatory approaches focusing on symptom management and information delivery can enhance self-management behaviors in patients with IBD.
