Abstract

GONZALEZ, Mariela. QUALITY  OF  LIFE IN  PATIENTS WITH  IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. Gen [online]. 2015, vol.69, n.3, pp.55-63. ISSN 2477-975X.

Introduction and  Objective: In the last years the interest about the study regard to what kind of elements are the most important to people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and facilitate the perception of decreasing their quality of life. The goal of this study is oriented to analyze the factors that have been affected in patients' life suffering from IBS and attend to therapy, using the subjective information they are able to report. Material and  Methods: Two  sessions in two focus groups of people suffering from IBS, who were being treated in private practice, were conducted. Based on a script this study took into account a total of 6 areas addressed in two groups  with different time diagnostic  value. Results: Regarding the categories previously designed in which the people involved made further reference were: loss of control of their life, fear of rejection, loss of social roles, disturbance of social relationships and the presence of anxiety. Conclusion: There is a need to implement strategies in order to improve the life of people suffering from IBS, minimizing the worsening of their quality of life and giving them the possibility of a more comfortable and happy way to live their life.

Keywords : quality of life; irritable bowel syndrome; factors affected.