Self-efficacy beliefs, faecal incontinence and health-related quality of life in patients born with anorectal malformations.
Caterina GranoMariana FernandesS BucciD AminoffFabio LucidiCristiano ViolaniPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2018)
Faecal incontinence is the most relevant and negative factor influencing HRQoL; in addition, self-efficacy contributes in reducing emotional distress and in improving mental health outcomes. Longitudinal and controlled studies may be helpful to evaluate the effectiveness of self-efficacy interventions in improving mental HRQoL in patients with faecal incontinence.