There is no cure for IBD. The debilitating disease can only be managed.
Prof Jane Andrews, Head of IBD Services at the RAH has been piloting a psychological screening and mental health support program for chronic sufferers of IBD.
A ‘trinity’ of care has been trialled at the RAH with promising results – medicine, surgery and a third level of care for the psyche, via hospital-based psychological intervention.
The trial has clearly demonstrated the need for integrated care for IBD patients, with improvements seen in mental health and quality of life, and a decreased need for hospital visits. However, funding is desperately needed to further evaluate results and provide ongoing mental health support.
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Seán, a patient with Crohn’s disease, is an advocate for psychological support, having witnessed the impact on his own life and dealing with the on-going physical and emotional impacts.
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The statistics for IBD are alarming
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