The mediating role of psychological inflexibility on internalized stigma and patient outcomes in a sample of adults with inflammatory bowel disease - Takeaways - MDSpire

The mediating role of psychological inflexibility on internalized stigma and patient outcomes in a sample of adults with inflammatory bowel disease

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  • Darren P Reynolds

  • Trudie Chalder

  • Claire Henderson

  • April 1, 2025

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    The study involved 382 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to explore psychological inflexibility and internalized stigma.

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    40.5% of participants reported experiencing internalized stigma, which negatively impacted their health-related quality of life.

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    Higher psychological inflexibility correlated with increased internalized stigma, lower self-efficacy, and greater psychological distress.

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    Psychological inflexibility partially mediated the relationship between internalized stigma and various patient outcomes.

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    Enhancing psychological flexibility in IBD patients may alleviate distress and improve overall quality of life.

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The mediating role of psychological inflexibility on internalized stigma and patient outcomes in a sample of adults with inflammatory bowel disease

  • by Darren P Reynolds, Trudie Chalder, Claire Henderson

  • April 1, 2025

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