The Relationship Between Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review.

Emily Jayne Ross Mackenzie L ShanahanEllen JosephJohn M ReynoldsDaniel E JimenezMaria T AbreuAdam W Carrico

Published in: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (2024)

Findings suggest that loneliness and social isolation are associated with poorer health and quality of life in patients with IBD. Prospective cohort studies examining the biobehavioral mechanisms accounting for the associations of loneliness and social isolation with IBD-related outcomes are needed to guide the development of psychological interventions for individuals living with IBD.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
social support
ulcerative colitis
public health
depressive symptoms
metabolic syndrome
sleep quality
human health