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Translational research converts findings into clinical tools. Despite dietary management being crucial in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), no framework exists for understanding patients' dietary journey phases. We explored how IBD patients psychologically and socially experience dietary changes over time and developed a clinical assessment tool.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using grounded theory methodology with translational tool development, we conducted semi\u2010structured interviews with 25 adult IBD patients (21 ulcerative colitis, 4 Crohn's disease; mean age 38.6\u2009years, 56% male) at a tertiary center in North India. A non\u2010clinical researcher conducted interviews minimizing bias. Data were analyzed using constant comparative analysis with open, axial, and selective coding. Qualitative findings were systematically translated into the IBD Dietary Journey Assessment Tool (IDJAT).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three journey phases emerged: (1) medicalization (psychological reconceptualization of food's role)\u2014the transformation of food from nourishment to medicine, with fear\u2010based restrictions and medical dependence for dietary decisions; (2) life disruption and rebuilding\u2014profound emotional and social upheaval requiring adaptation (a psychological adjustment process); (3) empowerment (psychological sense of control and mastery)\u2014understanding triggers, self\u2010management, and helping others. Patients progressed through phases via evolving information navigation and coping (non\u2010linear progression, cycling during flares). The IDJAT comprises quick screening questions, phase identification scales, and phase\u2010specific intervention guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This grounded theory study provides the first framework for IBD dietary journey phases. 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