The study of psychological factors associated with Quality of Life in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abstract

Background:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychological characteristics of negative affect, social inhibition, and ambiguity tolerance in prediction of quality of life in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Materials and Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, 62 patients suffering from IBS who were referred to the Digestion Clinic of Shadid Beheshti Hospital in Qom city were selected with available sampling method. For data gathering, quality of life questionnaire in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS QOL), D personality type scale (DS-14), and ambiguity tolerance questionnaire were used Lin. Research data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and regression tests.

Results:

This study showed that psychological characteristics of negative affect, social inhibition and ambiguity tolerance are factors prediction of quality of life in IBS suffering.

Conclusion:

For the recovery of the quality of life in patients suffering from IBS, appropriate interventions, training, counseling, and referral to psychologist to make positive changes in the mentioned psychological factors are recommended.