Abstract:Objective To explore how adults living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in rural New Zealand manage their condition and engage with health care providers.
Design Qualitative exploratory design with semi-structured interviews analysed thematically.
Setting and participants Interviews were conducted with 18 people living with IBD in the Otago region of the South Island.
Results Five important constructs were identified. 1. Journey to confirming and accepting diagnosis 2. Importance of the relationship with… Show more
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