It doesnt do any harm but patients feel better: a qualitative exploratory study on gastroenterologists perspectives on the role of antidepressants in inflammatory bowel disease

摘要

BackgroundInterest in psychological factors in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has increased in recent years. It has even been proposed that treating psychological co-morbidities with antidepressants may control disease activity and improve quality of life. Despite this, there is no data on gastroenterologists' attitudes to, and experiences with, antidepressant therapy in patients with IBD.