Event
Attention to unmet needs in inflammatory bowel diseases: Exploring the potential of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
About
This thesis looks at the healthcare needs of people with inflammatory bowel disease and the potential of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). It takes place at Radboud University, Nijmegen, on 9 November 2026 at 14:30.
About the thesis
The thesis investigates healthcare needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the potential of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
- Younger patients report more mental health problems
- Physical functioning matters more for older patients
- Women generally report lower quality of life
- Patients emphasize holistic, patient-centered care
- MBCT may reduce anxiety and depression
- MBCT may help fatigue, sleep, and disease activity
FAQ
When and where is it?
The event is on Monday 9 November 2026 at 14:30 (Europe/Amsterdam).
Venue: Radboud University
Address: Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ, Nijmegen
How do I register?
Register via the Radboud University page:
What does the thesis investigate?
The thesis looks at the healthcare needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the potential of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
It examines quality-of-life factors by age and sex
It looks at help-seeking for severe fatigue
It assesses MBCT for anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep, and disease activity
Who organizes it?
Organizers:
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Faculty of Medical Sciences (Radboudumc)
What are the main findings?
Quality-of-life factors differ by age and sex
Younger patients more often report mental health problems
Physical functioning plays a more prominent role in older patients
Women generally report a lower quality of life
MBCT may reduce anxiety and depression
MBCT may help fatigue, sleep, and disease activity
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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