MindfulnessAugust 14, 2026Milou 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...
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)...
Many patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) suffer from psychological distress, fatigue and sleep disturbances, which are associated with reduced quality of life (QoL) and increased societal costs. Only limited psychosocial treatment options are available. As Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has demonstrated to improve psychological distress, QoL and sleep in other...