Trial reportBMC complementary medicine and therapies2022
Multimodal stress reduction and lifestyle modification program for patients with ulcerative colitis: a qualitative study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Stress Reduction and Lifestyle Modification on Disease Activity in Ulcerative Colitis
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- Psychological interventions for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Integrative multimodal treatment approach for patients suffering from Post-COVID syndrome: a study based on qualitative interviews with individuals participating in an 11-week day clinic program.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
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- The SCCAI and Mayo Endoscopic Severity Scores Are Positively Correlated with QIDS-SR16 Depression Scores in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Article
- A Prospective Observational Study of a 2-Week Integrative Inpatient Therapy on Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Impact of a 10-week multimodal stress management and lifestyle modification program on stress response and immune function in Crohn's disease: a mixed-methods approach using the Trier Social Stress Test.Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · 2025Article
- Effects of an integrative multimodal inpatient program on fatigue and work ability in patients with Post-COVID Syndrome-a prospective observational study.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2024Observational
- Comprehensive Review of Chronic Stress Pathways and the Efficacy of Behavioral Stress Reduction Programs (BSRPs) in Managing Diseases.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Review
- Enhancing self-management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: the role of autonomy support in health goal pursuit.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2024Article
- Improving disease management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: the potential role of self-concordant health goals.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Mind-body-medicine and comprehensive lifestyle-modification in patients with Crohn's disease-Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial under pandemic circumstances.Frontiers in integrative neuroscience · 2022Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundOver 2 million people in Europe are affected by ulcerative colitis, which often severely impacts the quality of life of those concerned. Among other factors, lifestyle and psychosocial factors seem to play an important role in pathogenesis and course of the disease and can be addressed as a complement to pharmacotherapy in comprehensive lifestyle modification programs.
methodsThis qualitative study as part of a mixed methods approach was carried out in the framework of a randomized controlled trial that examined the effect of a comprehensive lifestyle-modification-program (10-week-day clinic program) on quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 out of 47 patients of the intervention group after the program. The aim was to deepen, supplement, and expand the quantitative results of the trial, i.e. to examine individual perceptions of the intervention, including subjective changes and the extent to which elements of the program were integrated into everyday life. Qualitative content analysis techniques utilizing the software MAXQDA were used.
resultsPatients with ulcerative colitis in our sample often experienced multiple negative effects on different levels (physical, psychological, and social) and impaired quality of life because of their disease. They reported generally positively about the program itself, and emphasized perceived positive changes regarding their psychological and physical well-being. The interviews indicated a good implementation of elements learned during the intervention in everyday life.
conclusionsThrough participation in a comprehensive lifestyle modification program in the structure of a day clinic complementary to pharmacotherapy, patients with ulcerative colitis can reduce psychosocial stress and physical symptoms and thereby actively improve their well-being and general quality of life. This patient-centered, holistic approach was rated as useful in countering the complex disease manifestation as well as meeting the individual needs of the patients regarding their disease.
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