Abstract
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often have poor health-related quality of life (HRQL) and are at risk for anxiety and depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help patients with IBD cope with their disease. Unfortunately, barriers to care include expense and availability of qualified therapists. Stand-alone, self-help CBT could improve access to care. This study examined the effectiveness of a self-help CBT workbook for patients with IBD. A randomized controlled trial compared the CBT workbook to an active psychoeducational control workbook. A total of 140 participants enrolled. In both groups, scores improved on a range of measures, including catastrophizing, visceral sensitivity, and HRQL, although pre-post effect sizes were generally larger in the CBT group. Only participants in the CBT group experienced significant improvements in anxiety and depression. Improvements were generally maintained or consolidated at 3-month follow-up. Self-help CBT can be an effective and inexpensive way to improve HRQL for patients with IBD.
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