Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition with a relapsing disease course. Managing the relapsing nature of the disease causes daily stress for IBD patients. Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based psychological program designed to help manage depressive and stress symptoms.~Aim: To compare the effects of a specific application of Mindfulness vs. Treatment-as usual control group in patients with bowel disease.~Outcome measures: quality of life, inflammatory and stress markers. Design: randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatient setting. Population: patients who attended bimonthly check up.
Aim: To compare the effects of a specific application of Mindfulness vs. Treatment-asusual control group in patients with bowel disease. Design: randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatient setting. Population: patients who attended bimonthly check up.