The relationships between depression, inflammation and self-reported disease activity in IBD and their impact on healthcare usage
Depression was related to SRDA but not FCP. Depression was also associated with healthcare usage even when SRDA and inflammation were statistically controlled. Routinely assessing and treating depression in IBD alongside managing inflammation may improve symptoms for patients and reduce healthcare costs.
Authors
- Rona Moss‐Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2927-3446)
- Natasha Seaton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1088-1396)
- Joanna L. Hudson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0672-2621)
- Christine Norton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2259-0948)
- Vari Wileman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9673-8047)
- Valeria Mondelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8690-6839)
Institutions
- King's College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-03-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-03691-8
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.62
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Medical Research Council