P163 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in The Netherlands

Abstract Background To learn from the current crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and be prepared for future pandemics, it is important to investigate the impact of this extraordinary period on the wellbeing of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Therefore, the aim of this research was to describe the self-reported Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and disease control of patients with IBD from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures in The Netherlands. Methods This was a prospective study initiated on March 17, 2020 until July 1st, 2020. All patients aged 18 years a... Mehr ...