Investing in workability of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results of a pilot project Activ84worK (Activate for work).

Objectives: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic gastrointestinal conditions mainly affecting young people. Disease symptoms often make it difficult to actively participate in the workplace. The aim of Activ84worK was to stimulate professional activity and reduce absenteeism by removing work-related stress factors and providing patients with more flexible working conditions.