Mental health and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis
https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2021-18-3-5
Abstract
Objective. To study the quality of life (QoL) and psycho-emotional state in patients with different degrees of ulcerative colitis (UC) activity.
Materials and methods. The study involved 52 patients with UC and 52 healthy volunteers (HVs). The survey was performed using the questionnaire IBDQ, assessing the quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the questionnaire by A.M. Vein.
Results. The patients with UC in comparison with the HVs have a lower QoL in the overall score (p < 0.05), a greater severity of psychological problems both according to the anxiety scale (p < 0.05) and to the depression scale (p < 0.05).), and they tend to develop the autonomic dysfunction syndrome more often (p < 0.05).
Conclusion. The method of the QoL assessment and psycho-emotional state in patients with UC provides accurate scientifc information about the physical, psychological, emotional and social status of the patients.
About the Authors
V. E. Bandel
Gomel City Clinical Hospital No. 1
Belarus
Belarus
Vitalina E. Bandel, therapist
Gomel
E. I. Mikhailova
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Elena I. Mikhailova, DMedSc, Professor, Head of the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology
Gomel
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Bandel V.E., Mikhailova E.I. Mental health and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis. Health and Ecology Issues. 2021;18(3):42-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2021-18-3-5
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