Physical activity (PA) is beneficial in the prevention and management of chronic disease. However, few data exist regarding the level of PA in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and whether or not vigorous PA may have beneficial effects on patients' health. To evaluate the level of PA and the effect of PA on disease activity of patients with IBD. To evaluate the effect of PA on quality of life of patients with IBD.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
158
Severance Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
level of physical activity (PA)
Physical activity (PA) levels were assessed using the International PA Questionnaire. Based on self-reported frequency (day) and duration (hr) of physical activities, corresponding metabolic equivalent (MET-hr/wk) values were calculated to lowest PA, low PA, moderate PA and highest PA
Time frame: 1 hour
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