Psychology & health
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Psychology & health · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of guided imagery with relaxation training on anxiety and quality of life among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) impacts quality of life (QoL). Psychological factors influence the course of the disease and should be targeted for intervention. ⋯ Findings indicate IBD patients may benefit from relaxation training in their holistic care. New studies as well as further investigation of the subject are warranted.