Simple tool predicts mental health burden, treatment needs in newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease patients

More than half a million patients in the UK have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and research suggests that up to 30% experience mental ill health as a result. Now, a new study outlines how many of the 25,000 new patients diagnosed each year could receive more tailored mental health support thanks to a simple tool that identifies psychological distress and predicts disease severity.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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