Journal of Crohn's & colitis
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Back and joint pain are the most common extraintestinal symptoms reported by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We assessed the impact of back/joint pain, illness perceptions, and coping on quality of life (QOL) and work productivity in patients with IBD. ⋯ Back/joint pain, illness perceptions, and coping are significant predictors of QOL and work productivity, after controlling for disease activity.