Impact of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease on caregivers' work productivity: A multicenter study by the SEGHNP.
Marta Velasco Rodríguez-BelvísLaura PalominoGemma Pujol MuncunillRafael Martín-MasotRosa Ana Muñoz CodoceoJosefa Barrio TorresVíctor Manuel Navas LópezJavier Martín de Carpinull nullPublished in: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition (2024)
Caregivers of children with inflammatory bowel disease face considerable challenges in maintaining employment, with a notable economic impact due to lost work hours. The findings underscore the need for targeted support and interventions to assist these families, suggesting potential areas for policy improvement and support mechanisms to mitigate the socioeconomic burden of PIBD on affected families.