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Milou M Ter Avest

2 papers in the library · 6 citations · publishing 2025-2026

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Acceptability and Feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Mixed-Methods Study

Mindfulness August 14, 2026 Milou M Ter Avest, Loes HC Nissen, Sabien JE Bosman et al.

Abstract Objectives The high psychological burden of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) underscores the need for effective and feasible psychological treatment options. This study aimed to explore the acceptability and feasibility of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for adults with IBD. Method This mixed-methods study was embedded in a multicenter randomized controlled trial on the...

Group-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to Reduce Psychological Distress and Improve Sleep in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial (MindIBD).

Inflammatory bowel diseases July 14, 2025 Milou M Ter Avest, Marloes J. Huijbers, Carmen S Horjus et al. 6 citations

Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from psychological distress, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and a reduced quality of life-even during remission. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has been effective in other populations, and therefore it may also benefit IBD patients. The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of MBCT plus treatment as usual (TAU)...