Socio-economic impairment in patients with Crohn's disease as compared to their healthy siblings and friends
C Gratzer, S Bauinger, A Vavrovsky, S Bauinger, C Primas, A Eser, P Papay, H Vogelsang, W Reinisch, G Novacek · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 05
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Background: Crohn's disease (CD) can cause social and occupational limitations leading to substantial productivity losses. The aim of the study was to compare the social and occupational situation of CD patients with that of their not affected siblings or friends of youth who grew up in a similar socio-economic environment. Methods: One-hundred consecutive CD patients of a single referral centre were interviewed using standardized questionnaires (EQ-5D, SF-12) and general questions about partnership, domestic circumstances, education, and occupation. Disease activity was determined by the Harvey Bradshaw Index (…
