Abstract

GONZALEZ, Mariela. Psychosocial factors associated with quality of life in the inflammatory bowel diseases. Gen [online]. 2016, vol.70, n.1, pp.028-040. ISSN 2477-975X.

Introduction and Objective: In the last years there has been interest in how inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), influence the quality of life of those who suffer these diseases. The aim of this theoretical review is to emphasize the importance of investigating what psychosocial factors might be associated with quality of life of the people. Method: To carry out this research, a literature review of publications in multiple online databases was consulted. 71 articles that met a set of inclusion criteria were selected. Results: There is evidence about the influence of psychosocial factors in various areas of IBD, mainly in regards to the fact that the quality of life of those who suffer is affected, being diseases that affect not only the functionality of the individual but also their psychological well-being. Conclusion: By raising therapies to improve the quality of life of those suffering these diseases, we must recognize the multifactorial feature thereof, to thereby contribute to anticipate their appearance, improve diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords : inflamatory bowel diseases; psychosocial factors; quality of life.