Abdu, L., Mohamed, M., Hussein, A. (2025). Knowledge, Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), 259-275. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.371107.2041
Leila Ahmed Abdu; Magda Ahmed Mohamed; Attyiat Hassan Hussein. "Knowledge, Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13, 51, 2025, 259-275. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.371107.2041
Abdu, L., Mohamed, M., Hussein, A. (2025). 'Knowledge, Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), pp. 259-275. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.371107.2041
Abdu, L., Mohamed, M., Hussein, A. Knowledge, Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2025; 13(51): 259-275. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.371107.2041
Knowledge, Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
1Assistant Lecture of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.
2Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract, impacts patients' quality of life. Patient education plays a role in improved overall well-being. Aim: To assess patients' knowledge, symptom severity, and quality of life in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Subjects and setting: 33 patients with inflammatory bowel disease were recruited from Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology department at Aswan University Hospital within 6 months. Tools:(I): Patient's assessment Questionnaire; Demographic, Medical history and Knowledge Assessment sheet, (II): Symptom Severity Scale and (III): Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ). Result: Most (63.6%) had undergone surgery for complications. Majority (87.9%) reported a family history of IBD. Knowledge levels about IBD were satisfactory, with more than two thirds (69.7%) in remission and 63.6% achieving enhanced well-being A positive correlation was found between quality of life and knowledge levels, while symptom severity inversely related to both quality of life and knowledge. Conclusion: Patients with greater knowledge of IBD generally have a better quality of life, whereas those with more severe symptoms tend to report lower quality of life and limited knowledge. Recommendation: Enhance patient education, improve symptom management, provide tailored support for high-risk groups, and involve family members in IBD care to improve patients' outcome.
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