How Do Young People Feel About Surgery for IBD?

As part of the "Living with IBD"  Research Awards, a grant was awarded to Marion Allison (Consultant Colorectal Nurse Specialist) at Barts Health NHS Trust. They looked into the experiences of young people who face, or have had, surgery.

As she and Dr. James Lindsay (Consultant Gastroenterologist) explain in the film, many young people are fearful of the disruption of surgery despite the potential benefits to their quality of life. Find out how the research was carried out and what arose...

Of course, as the text at the start of the film points out, every patient's experience is different. The researchers give their opinions based on their ongoing research. So don't worry if you don't match what's said - we're all unique!