Psychological well-being and quality of life in crohn's disease patients with an ostomy a preliminary investigation

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aims of this research were to explore associations among elective versus emergency surgery, type of ostomy (permanent vs temporary), illness perceptions and coping style, anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life in persons with Crohn's disease. A further aim was to determine the extent of current and past use of psychological care and use of psychotropic medications. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 31 persons (17 men and 14 women; mean age 45 years) with Crohn's disease and an ostomy from 2 large teaching hospitals in Melbourne, Australia. METHODS: Data were collected using a descriptive, cross-sectional design. The questionnaire incorporated 3 validate..