Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study

The primary aim of this study is to assess HRQOL and its associated factors among people with IBD. The target sample will be 385 adult patients diagnosed with IBD (both Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis). The data will be collected using a self-administered survey.

The target population will be adult patients diagnosed with IBD. Participants will receive full information about the study's purpose, the voluntary nature of their participation, and the complete confidentiality of their data, including the right to withdraw at any point without explanation. Informed written consent will be obtained from each participant before they complete the questionnaires. Collected data will be stored securely on a password-protected computer and anonymized through coding.

Descriptive and inferential statistics will be used to analyze the data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older.
• Have a confirmed diagnosis of IBD.
• Can understand and complete the study questionnaires.
• Provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a diagnosis of indeterminate colitis.
• Have any other chronic inflammatory conditions.
• Have severe cognitive impairment that hinders their ability to complete the questionnaires.