Surgery in young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A narrative account

The findings of this study revealed new information relating to the experience of surgery in young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease including their perceptions of the event itself, their decision making, their greatest concerns, the support they require and their ways of coping. Since there is little published work regarding how surgery affects this particular patient group, the study should be of interest to specialist nurses who are closely involved in the care of young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.