Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Relationship Between Illness Perceptions and Quality of Life in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome



Kalantari H1 ; Sararoodi RB2 ; Afshar H2 ; Khoramian N3 ; Forouzandeh N3 ; Zadeh HD1 ; Marasi MR4 ; Adibi P1
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Psychiatrynd, Psychiatrynd and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Published:2012

Abstract

Background and purpose: Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is a main outcome in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Several psychological factors are mentioned as effective factors in determining HRQOL in IBS patients. The aim of this study is to determine the association between patient's illness perceptions and HRQOL in IBS sufferers. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study 160 patients with IBS who were referred to psycho-somatic clinic (related to Noor hospital of Isfahan) were participated. Patients' illness perceptions and HRQOL were assessed by Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief-IPQ) and IBS specific quality of life questionnaire (IBS-QOL-34). Information gathered from questionnaires was finally analyzed by descriptive statistic methods, Pearson correlation and Canonical correlation method. Results: Results of analysis performed by canonical correlation method showed significant association between patient's illness perception and HRQOL in IBS sufferers (Canonical correlations: 0.84, P<0.001). Among illness perception subscales, Emotions (P<0.001, r=0.69), Consequence (P<0.001, r=0.67), Identity (P<0.001, r=52), Concern (P<0.001, 0.51), Timeline (P<0.001, r=49) and Personal Control (P<0.001, r=0.19), respectively, had the most significant correlation with HRQOL, and there was no relation found between Illness Comprehensibility or treatment control and HRQOL. Conclusion: Patient's illness perceptions seem to play a role in determining HRQOL in IBS sufferers. Therefor]psychological interventions based on patients' Illness perceptions are recommended for these patients.
Related Docs
View other Related Docs
1. The Relationship Between Illness Perception and Symptom Severity in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2011)
2. Validity, Reliability, and Factor Analysis of Persian Version of Quality of Life Questionnaire for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs-Qol-34), Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2013)
3. Psychometric Characteristics of the Persian Version of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life Questionnaire (P-Ibs-Qol), Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (2012)
4. Linguistic Validation of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life Questionnaire for Iranian Patients, Acta Medica Iranica (2011)
5. Type D Personality and Quality of Life in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2011)
6. The Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life, Health Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (2011)
7. Relations Between Coping Skills, Symptom Severity, Psychological Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2019)
8. Linguistic Validation of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire-Short Form (Ibdq-9) in Iranian Population, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2011)
Experts (# of related papers)
View all Related Experts
Peyman Adibi (47)
Hamed Daghaghzadeh (24)
Other Related Docs
9. Relationship Between Alexithymia, Illness Perception and Resilience With Quality of Life of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis, Govaresh (2017)
10. Quality of Life in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2017)
11. The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Individuals With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Studies (2025)
12. Psychometric Properties of Persian Version of Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Behavioral Responses Questionnaire (Ibs-Brq), Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench (2023)
13. Psychological Status in Iranian Patients With Ulcerative Colitis and Its Relation to Disease Activity and Quality of Life, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2015)
14. The Role of Psychological Flexibility on Quality of Life in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (Cad) Mediated by Illness Perception: Structural Equation Model, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2022)
15. Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Therapy on Psychological Signs Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Koomesh (2014)
16. The Relationship of History of Hypertension and Illness Cognitive Representation in Post-Myocardial Infarction, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2010)
17. The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Perceived Stress and Perception of Disease in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2020)
18. Psychological Issues in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Overview, Gastroenterology Research and Practice (2012)
19. Psychological Distress, Perceived Stress and Nocebo Effect (Multifood Adverse Reaction) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2023)
20. Sex-Related Differences in Clinical Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Biochemical Factors in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2017)
21. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Self-Efficacy-Based Training and Compassion-Focused Therapy on Depression, Self-Care Behaviors, and Quality of Life of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture (2021)
22. Quality of Life in Peptic Ulcer Patients Referring to Al-Zahra Hospital of Isfahan, Iran, Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench (2013)
23. Comparing the Effect of Internet-Delivered Short-Term Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Psychoeducation on Mindful Ability, Visceral Hypersensitivity and Symptoms of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2023)
24. Healthy Lifestyle Score and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study in Adults, Neurogastroenterology and Motility (2020)
25. Comparing Anxiety Sensitivity and Metacognition Beliefs in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Coronary Heart Diseases; a Case-Control Study, Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (2021)
26. The Structural Model of Pain, Cognitive Strategies, and Negative Emotions in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2016)
27. The Effectiveness of Neuro-Feedback on the Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Quality of Life in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs): A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial; [اثزبخشی نوروفیذبک بز شذت علائم گوارشی، افسزدگی، اضطزاب، استزس و کیفیت سنذگی بیماران مبتلا به سنذرم روده ی تحزیک پذیز: یک کارآسمایی بالینی تصادفی با گزوه گواه], Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2023)
28. Relationship Between Negative Affectivity and Severity of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) Symptoms, Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences (2012)
29. Comparison of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Between Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Healthy Population, Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases (2022)
30. Comparison Study of Behavioral Activation System and Behavioral Inhibition System in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients and Normal Individuals, Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences (2012)
31. The Relationship Between Meal Regularity With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) in Adults, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2022)
32. The Association of Dietary Macronutrient Quality Indices With Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and Quality of Life in Iranian Adults: The Lipokap Study, Journal of Affective Disorders (2022)
33. The Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire-Short Form (Kdqol-Sf) in Iranian Patients, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2012)
34. Alexithymia and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (Fgid)., Medicinski arhiv (2012)
35. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is Concentrated in People With Higher Educations in Iran: An Inequality Analysis, Epidemiology and health (2017)
36. Effects of Venlafaxine on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Quality of Life in Patients With the Moderate-To-Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2020)
37. Association of Serum Vitamin D Concentration With Clinical Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2019)
38. The Association Between Obesity, Constipation, and Functional Constipation in Iranian Adults, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2016)
39. Epidemiological Features of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Subtypes Among Iranian Adults, Annals of Gastroenterology (2015)
40. Dietary Patterns and Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Iranian Adults, Neurogastroenterology and Motility (2016)
41. Dietary Acid Load and Its Association With Psychological Disorders and the Odds of Disease in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Case-Control Study; [ار اسیدی رژیم غذایی و ارتباط آن با اختالالت روان شناختی و شانس ابتال به بیماری در یماران مبتال به سندرم روده تحریک پذیر با اسهال غالب: یک مطالعه ی مورد - شاهدی], Govaresh (2022)
42. Comparison Between Psychometric Characteristics of Persian Version of the Gastrointestinal Symptoms Rating Scale in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Normal Groups, Govaresh (2012)
43. Efficacy of Duloxetine Add on in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Double-Blind Controlled Study, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2015)
44. Adherence to a Low Fodmap Diet in Relation to Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Iranian Adults, Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2018)
45. Sleep Quality and Associated Factors in Iranian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2019)
46. The Association Between Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity and Odds and Severity of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Iranian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study, BMC Gastroenterology (2022)
47. Worldwide Prevalence and Burden of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Results of Rome Foundation Global Study, Gastroenterology (2021)
48. Efficacy of Illness Perception Focused Intervention on Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients With Myocardial Infarction, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2016)
49. The Association Between Dietary Acid Load and Odds and Severity of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults, Scientific Reports (2022)
50. Factors in Relation With Fatigue and Illness Perception in Patients With Myocardial Infarction and the Changes in Fatigue Due to Intervention on Illness Perception: Research Design, Methodology, and Preliminary Results, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2019)