Quality Of LIfe Tool for IBD

The cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)-inspired manual will contain several chapters each of which addresses a different topic with information, guidance in setting goals for behaviour change and accompanying tasks to aid implementation which will be completed at home in the participant's own time. Key themes are likely to include symptom management, dealing with social implications of the disease and interacting effectively with healthcare professionals among others. Each chapter will address a theme providing information, sign posting to appropriate organisations, step-by-step tasks and quotes from pwIBD among others, drawing on relevant therapeutic approaches for self-management including CBT and certain elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.