Coping Strategies and Interpersonal Support in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease  Michael P. Jones, Sarah Wessinger, Michael D. Crowell  Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology  Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 474-481 (April 2006) DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2005.12.012 Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Correlation of scores on the IBDQ and IBS-QOL for patients with IBD. Scores on these QOL measures were correlated highly and the slope of the regression equation approached unity, supporting their comparability in assessing QOL in IBD. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 474-481DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2005.12.012) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Comparisons of IBS-QOL scores between IBS and IBD patients. No significant differences were seen for the total score but IBS patients had significantly greater disturbances on scales for body image and food avoidance. *P < .05. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 474-481DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2005.12.012) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Proportionate use of coping strategies. Compared with controls, IBD and IBS patients endorsed significantly more escape avoidance and accepting responsibility items (ANOVA). IBD and IBS patients also endorsed significantly fewer items pertaining to planful problem solving and positive reappraisal. *P < .05 by ANOVA; #P < .05 vs control by post-test comparison vs control. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006 4, 474-481DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2005.12.012) Copyright © 2006 American Gastroenterological Association Terms and Conditions