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Quality Of LIfe Tool for IBD (QOLITI): Pilot Testing of a Self-administered Intervention to Target Psychological Distress in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Quality Of LIfe Tool for IBD (QOLITI) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Completed, enrolled 62 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study seeks to test the feasibility of a self-management manual with minimal telephone support by a healthcare professional. The study will also explore the acceptability of the intervention manual to patients.
Study Details
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Interventions
The cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)-inspired manual will contain several chapters each of which addresses a different topic with information, guidance in setting goals for behaviour change and accompanying tasks to aid implementation which will be completed at home in the participant's own time. Key themes are likely to include symptom management, dealing with social implications of the disease and interacting effectively with healthcare professionals among others. Each chapter will address a theme providing information, sign posting to appropriate organisations, step-by-step tasks and quotes from pwIBD among others, drawing on relevant therapeutic approaches for self-management including CBT and certain elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.