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ArticleBMJ open gastroenterology2024

Exploring factors influencing quality of life variability among individuals with coeliac disease: an online survey.

Martha Elwenspoek, Jonathan Banks, Prajakta Pratap Desale, Jessica Watson, Penny Whiting

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Article in BMJ open gastroenterology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  4. Life Challenges and Quality of Life of People Living With Coeliac Disease: Time of Diagnosis Matters.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025
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Martha ElwenspoekUniversity of Bristol Population Health Sciences, Bristol, UK martha.elwenspoek@bristol.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0002-9824-9335
Jonathan BanksUniversity of Bristol Population Health Sciences, Bristol, UK.
Prajakta Pratap DesaleUniversity of Bristol Population Health Sciences, Bristol, UK.
Jessica WatsonUniversity of Bristol Population Health Sciences, Bristol, UK.
Penny WhitingUniversity of Bristol Population Health Sciences, Bristol, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePatients with coeliac disease (CD) need to follow a strict gluten-free diet to manage symptoms and prevent complications. Restrictions imposed by the diet can be challenging and affect quality of life (QoL). We explored sources of variation in QoL among patients with CD.

designWe conducted an online survey of coeliac patients in the UK, including a CD-specific QoL tool (CD-QOL V.1.0), questions on diet adherence and an optional comment box at the end. The survey was disseminated via social media and went live between January and March 2021. We performed multiple linear regression and free text analysis.

resultsWe found a median CD-QOL score of 61 (IQR 44-76, range 4-100, n=215) suggesting good QoL (Good >59); however, the individual QoL scores varied significantly. Regression analyses showed that people who found diet adherence difficult and people adhering very strictly had a lower QoL. Free text comments suggested that people who adhered very strictly may do so because they have symptoms with minimal gluten exposure. People who found diet adherence difficult may be people who only recently started the diet and were still adjusting to its impact. Comments also highlighted that individuals with CD often perceive a lack of adequate follow-up care and support after diagnosis.

conclusionBetter support and follow-up care is needed for people with CD to help them adjust to a gluten-free diet and minimise the impact on their QoL. Better education and increased awareness are needed among food businesses regarding cross-contamination to reduce anxiety and accidental gluten exposure.

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Celiac DiseaseDiet, Gluten-FreePatient ComplianceQuality of LifeAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited KingdomYoung AdultCOELIAC DISEASEGLUTEN FREE DIETQUALITY OF LIFE

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PMCPMC11149133

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