期刊
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
卷 56, 期 5, 页码 844-856出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/apt.17132
关键词
absenteeism; activities of daily living; irritable bowel syndrome; presenteeism; work
资金
- Tillotts Pharma UK Ltd [RG.GASS.124592]
This study aimed to analyze the impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on work and activities of daily living. The study found that patients experienced significant impairment in both work and various daily activities. Severe IBS, anxiety, depression, and other factors were associated with these impairments.
Background Few studies have demonstrated the impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on work and activities of daily living. Methods We collected demographic, gastrointestinal symptom, psychological health and quality of life data from 752 adults with Rome IV-defined IBS. We used the work productivity and activity impairment questionnaire for irritable bowel syndrome and the work and social adjustment scale to examine the degree of both impairment at work and in activities of daily living, as well as factors associated with these. Results Of 467 individuals who were employed, 133 (28.5%) reported absenteeism, 373 (85.6%) presenteeism and 382 (81.8%) overall work impairment. A mean of 1.97 hours of work per week was lost due to IBS. Extrapolating this across the entire UK, we estimate that between 72 and 188 million hours of work are lost per year due to IBS in individuals of working age. Among all 752 participants, 684 (91.0%) reported any activity impairment with 220 (29.3%) reporting impairment in home management, 423 (56.3%) in social leisure activities, 207 (27.5%) in private leisure activities, and 203 (27.0%) in maintaining close relationships. Severe IBS, higher levels of anxiety, depression, somatization and gastrointestinal symptom-specific anxiety, and lower levels of IBS-related quality of life were associated with impairment in both work and activities of daily living. Conclusion Patients with IBS experience a substantial impact on their work and activities of daily living because of their IBS. Future studies should assess the impact of medical interventions on the ability to work and participate in social activities.
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