ABSTRACT
Introducción y objetivos: En los últimos años ha aumentado el interés de estudiar qué aspectos son los que preocupan más a las personas con Síndrome de Intestino Irritable (SII) y facilitan la percepción de deterioro de la calidad de vida. El objetivo del presente estudio consiste en analizar los ámbitos afectados en la vida de pacientes con SII que asisten a terapia, mediante la información subjetiva que ellos reportan. Material y métodos: Se realizaron dos sesiones en dos grupos focales de personas con SII que estaban siendo atendidas en consulta privada. A partir de un guion establecido se valoraron un total de 6 áreas abordadas en dos grupos con diferente tiempo de diagnóstico. Resultados: De las categorías que previamente se diseñaron en las cuales los participantes hicieron más referencia fueron: pérdida del control de su vida, miedo al rechazo, pérdida de roles sociales, alteración de las relaciones sociales y presencia de ansiedad. Conclusión: Necesidad de implementar estrategias que favorezcan la reducción del deterioro de la calidad de vida de personas que padezcan SII.
Introduction and Objective: In the last years the interest about the study regard to what kind of elements are the most important to people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and facilitate the perception of decreasing their quality of life. The goal of this study is oriented to analyze the factors that have been affected in patients' life suffering from IBS and attend to therapy, using the subjective information they are able to report. Material and Methods: Two sessions in two focus groups of people suffering from IBS, who were being treated in private practice, were conducted. Based on a script this study took into account a total of 6 areas addressed in two groups with different time diagnostic value. Results: Regarding the categories previously designed in which the people involved made further reference were: loss of control of their life, fear of rejection, loss of social roles, disturbance of social relationships and the presence of anxiety. Conclusion: There is a need to implement strategies in order to improve the life of people suffering from IBS, minimizing the worsening of their quality of life and giving them the possibility of a more comfortable and happy way to live their life.