Posttraumatic Growth in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: The Role of Illness Cognitions and Physical Quality in Life.

摘要: Background and aims Symptoms complications of inflammatory bowel disease were found to be associated significantly with impaired health-related quality life. Nevertheless, a positive psychological change like posttraumatic growth might occurring as well, was noted among patients other chronic diseases but remains understudied in diagnosed disease. In this study, we explored associations between illness cognitions (helplessness, acceptance, perceived benefits). addition, evaluated whether physical life mediates the link growth. Methods The study employed cross-sectional design. Two hundred completed questionnaires assessing cognitions, life, Results There is negative association cognition helplessness growth, acceptance benefits, an mediated via Yet, signs direct indirect paths on opposite. Conclusions This extends literature role important component facilitating process patients. Based findings, management should incorporate more interventions aimed at exploring cognitive aspects order improve enhance personal