Tactics to Expand Daily Life Activities During Symptom Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adolescents: A Literature Review

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the tactics to expand daily life while managing symptoms among adolescent patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease(IBD)by synthesizing domestic and foreign research literature. Additionally, it seeks to obtain recommendations for nursing support in this context.

Methods: A literature search was performed using Ichushi Web, PubMed, and CINAHL databases.

Results: In examining the tactics to expand daily life while managing symptoms of adolescent patients with IBD, we identified four categories: “Disclose diagnosis to friends to gain understanding and support for my disease”, “Device my lifestyle that maintains a balance between my disease and normal myself”, “Continue my self-management with help”, “Get closer to independence through leaving home”.

Conclusion: Adolescent patients with IBD actively seek self-care tactics while seeking support. It is imperative to acknowledge and support their aspirations for independence. Nursing support should be offered from a comprehensive, patient-centered perspective, aligning with the individual needs and goals of the patients.