Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), delivered via telehealth, significantly reduced disability in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, addressing the often-overlooked psychological burden of inflammatory bowel disease. Importantly, psychologists without prior GI experience were able to deliver the therapy effectively using a structured manual, suggesting CBT could be scaled more broadly to improve quality of life and reduce healthcare utilization in IBD care.
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