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Yildirim Y, Artan Y, Unal NG. Relationship Between Social Isolation, Loneliness and Psychological Well-Being in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: The Mediating Role of Disease Activity Social Isolation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 39468919 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2024] [Revised: 09/16/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/30/2024]
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AIM To evaluate the relationship between social isolation, loneliness and psychological well-being in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Additionally, we examined the mediating effect of disease activity on the relationships between social isolation, loneliness and psychological well-being. DESIGN Cross-sectional descriptive study. METHODS A total of 218 participants were recruited from outpatient clinic at a university hospital in Turkey and from the community membership of the patient support group. Participants provided their socio-demographic and disease-related information and completed (online and paper based) the Turkish Lubben Social Network Scale-6, the Turkish UCLA Loneliness Scale Short Form and the Turkish Psychological Well-being Scale. The data were analysed using univariate linear regression analysis. This study adhered to the STROBE checklist for reporting. RESULTS The majority of the participants (72%) were socially isolated, and over half (54.1%) reported moderate to high levels of loneliness. Participants also had low psychological well-being. Linear regression analysis revealed that high loneliness level and social isolation were negative predictors of psychological well-being. The results revealed that the effect of social isolation and loneliness on psychological well-being was mediated by disease activity. CONCLUSION In line with the findings, it can be recommended to enhance social support and networks, along with regular psychological evaluation, should be integrated into the holistic care approach for IBD patients. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The findings of this study hold significant implications for the management and support of patients with IBD, particularly within clinical settings in Turkey. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patients were invited to complete questionnaires. The investigators explained the study's content and purpose, and addressed any concerns during the data collection process.
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- Yasemin Yildirim
- Faculty of Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Ardahan University, Ardahan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Jairath V, Hunter Gibble T, Potts Bleakman A, Chatterton K, Medrano P, McLafferty M, Klooster B, Saxena S, Moses R. Patient Perspectives of Bowel Urgency and Bowel Urgency-Related Accidents in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2024; 30:1831-1842. [PMID: 38513272 PMCID: PMC11447055 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izae044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bowel urgency is bothersome in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD) and impacts their well-being but remains underappreciated in clinical trials and during patient-healthcare provider interactions. This study explored the experiences of bowel urgency and bowel urgency-related accidents to identify the concepts most relevant and important to patients. METHODS Adults with a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe UC or CD for ≥6 months and experience of bowel urgency in the past 6 months were included. Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephonic/Web-enabled teleconference. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed in ATLAS.ti 9 using a systematic thematic analysis. RESULTS In total, 30 participants with UC or CD (n = 15 each) (mean age 52 and 50 years, respectively) participated in the interviews. The majority of participants were receiving biologic and/or conventional therapy (80% and 87%, respectively). Most participants with UC (87%) and all with CD experienced bowel urgency-related accidents. The most frequently reported symptoms co-occurring with bowel urgency were abdominal pain, fatigue, and abdominal cramping. Abdominal pain and abdominal cramping were the most bothersome co-occurring symptoms of bowel urgency and bowel urgency-related accidents. In both groups, participants reported decreased frequency of bowel urgency and not wanting to experience bowel urgency-related accidents at all as a meaningful improvement. CONCLUSIONS Participants with UC or CD expressed bowel urgency and bowel urgency-related accidents to be bothersome and impactful on their daily lives despite use of biologic and/or conventional therapy. These findings underscore the need for development of patient-reported outcome measures to assess bowel urgency in clinical settings.
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- Vipul Jairath
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, OX3 9DU, Canada
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes, Adelphi Values, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes, Adelphi Values, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes, Adelphi Values, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Andersén Å, Carpentsier B, Berglund E, Carlsson M. Healthcare professionals' perceptions of the contributions of rehabilitation coordinators to patients in Swedish psychiatric care: a qualitative descriptive study. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:437. [PMID: 38867196 PMCID: PMC11167818 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05895-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rehabilitation coordinators have gradually been introduced into Swedish psychiatric care to support individuals on sick leave to return-to-work or enter work. AIM To explore healthcare professionals' perspectives on the contributions a rehabilitation coordinator can make to patients in psychiatric care. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive qualitative design was used, and data were collected through interviews. Twelve healthcare professionals in psychiatric care participated in individual semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS An overarching theme evolved: "The rehabilitation coordinator promotes security and reduces stress in the vocational rehabilitation process", based on two themes: (1) "Adaptations and support based on the patient's needs" and (2) "Rehabilitation coordinator efforts as relevant for care". The themes, in turn, consist of six subthemes. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that healthcare professionals perceived employment as important for patients' health and well-being. Therefore, the rehabilitation coordination efforts were not only seen as beneficial for addressing patients' challenges and needs in managing the vocational rehabilitation process but also as an integral part of the patient's care.
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- Åsa Andersén
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, Uppsala, SE-751 22 UPPSALA, Sweden.
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, Uppsala, SE-751 22 UPPSALA, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, Uppsala, SE-751 22 UPPSALA, Sweden
- Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SE-171 77, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, Uppsala, SE-751 22 UPPSALA, Sweden
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Tunnell NC, Corner SE, Roque AD, Kroll JL, Ritz T, Meuret AE. Biobehavioral approach to distinguishing panic symptoms from medical illness. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1296569. [PMID: 38779550 PMCID: PMC11109415 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1296569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Panic disorder is a common psychiatric diagnosis characterized by acute, distressing somatic symptoms that mimic medically-relevant symptoms. As a result, individuals with panic disorder overutilize personal and healthcare resources in an attempt to diagnose and treat physical symptoms that are often medically benign. A biobehavioral perspective on these symptoms is needed that integrates psychological and medical knowledge to avoid costly treatments and prolonged suffering. This narrative review examines six common somatic symptoms of panic attacks (non-cardiac chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, dizziness, abdominal distress, and paresthesia), identified in the literature as the most severe, prevalent, or critical for differential diagnosis in somatic illness, including long COVID. We review somatic illnesses that are commonly comorbid or produce panic-like symptoms, their relevant risk factors, characteristics that assist in distinguishing them from panic, and treatment approaches that are typical for these conditions. Additionally, this review discusses key factors, including cultural considerations, to assist healthcare professionals in differentiating benign from medically relevant symptoms in panic sufferers.
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- Natalie C. Tunnell
- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
- Primary Care Department, Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
- Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, United States
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Giga A, Pappa D, Manthou P, Chryssi M, Kollia T, Varvitsioti D, Giatromanolakis E, Anastasiou N, Zigkiri E, Mangoulia P. Psychological Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease on University Students: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e59176. [PMID: 38807823 PMCID: PMC11130532 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Entering and acclimatizing to a university is crucial for achieving academic goals and graduation. Chronic illnesses can reduce a person's capacity to perform tasks, whether physically, cognitively, or emotionally, about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is a lack of research about the impact of IBD on the daily lives of students. IBD can be seen as having an adverse effect on the life of college students. The objective of this review was to examine the psychological ramifications, particularly in relation to stress levels, that IBD elicits in the daily lives of students. The elementary search utilized specific databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The search terms employed were "IBD," "University," "Students," and "Stress." We reviewed 80 papers and selected 25 for their applicability and relevance. The current review includes at least a total of 12 articles. The following issues arose: 1) adaption to university, 2) managing IBD individually and from the university setting, 3) social impact, and 4) methods of controlling and coping with the IBD. Students with IBD have a tough time adapting to new situations. Their emotional and social status plays a significant role in this. The proper management and treatment of IBD throughout studies can have a significant impact on student's academic achievement as well as their later lives.
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- Anna Giga
- Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, GRC
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- Intensive Care Unit, Sotiria General Hospital, Athens, GRC
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, GRC
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Pasek M, Stoietskyi M, Goździalska A, Jochymek M. A Child with Crohn's Disease: Problems and Stress Level of Parents-Caregivers-A Cross-Sectional Study. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:444-454. [PMID: 38391079 PMCID: PMC10885082 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14010034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The perception of the disease, its troublesome symptoms and the highly involved treatment mean that living with CD requires not only the affected child having to learn to cope with it, but also their parents. The aim of the study was to examine the problems and levels of stress in parents-caregivers of children with CD. The study was cross-sectional and conducted using the diagnostic survey method. An original questionnaire was used to assess the socio-demographic situation and problems of caring for a child with CD, and the standardised PSS-10 questionnaire was added. The study group consisted of 60 parents who accompanied their children during hospitalization. The surveyed caregivers of children with CD found it difficult to maintain a specialised diet and deal with the need for hospitalization and the chronic use of medications. Access to the necessary knowledge about the disease posed the least difficulty in everyday life for a child with CD. The vast majority of parents (50, 83.34%) felt a high level of stress related to caring for a child with CD and, simultaneously, a lack of acceptance of the child's disease (39, 65%). The age of the respondents did not have a statistically significant effect on the occurrence of problems related to everyday functioning. The acceptance of the child's disease by the parents and informal caregivers of children with CD reduced their stress level. Parents could count on support from their relatives but, unfortunately, institutional support was not properly provided.
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- Małgorzata Pasek
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnów, 8th Mickiewicz St, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Studies, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 1st Grudziński St, 30-705 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Studies, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 1st Grudziński St, 30-705 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Studies, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 1st Grudziński St, 30-705 Krakow, Poland
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Miglioretto C, Beck E, Lambert K. A scoping review of the dietary information needs of people with inflammatory bowel disease. Nutr Diet 2024; 81:79-93. [PMID: 37806663 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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AIMS This review aimed to explore and describe the dietary information needs of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease and sources of information. METHODS A scoping review of English language articles and grey literature, using electronic databases with a predefined search strategy was undertaken. Data were synthesised based on the identified variables (e.g. dietary information needs and sources of dietary information) corresponding to the aims of this review. RESULTS Forty-six studies were included, reporting data from 7557 people with inflammatory bowel disease, of which 58.6% had Crohn's disease and 60.1% were males. Dietary information was rated very important and appeared to be influenced by the disease course. The need to discuss it is heightened at important stages, namely diagnosis and relapse. Dietary information was described broadly and included advice about foods to avoid and dietary advice for symptoms management. No major differences were noted in the dietary information needs of people with Crohn's disease compared to ulcerative colitis. The main sources of dietary information were the gastroenterologist (36%-98%), the internet (9%-60%) and non-dietetic professionals (84.7%). CONCLUSION This review highlights limited literature describing the dietary information needs of people with inflammatory bowel disease. Importantly, the limited access to specialised dietary advice for this cohort is concerning. Future studies are required to explore not only the nuances in the needs of those with active disease and in remission, but to further understand issues of access to specialised dietary advice to provide holistic person-centred care desired by this cohort.
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- Chiara Miglioretto
- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Ni Z, Zhu L, Li S, Zhang Y, Zhao R. Characteristics and associated factors of health information-seeking behaviour among patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the digital era: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:307. [PMID: 38279086 PMCID: PMC10821566 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17758-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Health Information-Seeking Behaviour (HISB) is necessary for self-management and medical decision-making among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With the advancement of information technology, health information needs and seeking are reshaped among patients with IBD. This scoping review aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of HISB of people with IBD in the digital age. METHODS This scoping review adhered to Arksey and O'Malley's framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews frameworks (PRISMA-ScR). A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and three Chinese databases from January 1, 2010 to April 10, 2023. Employing both deductive and inductive content analysis, we scrutinized studies using Wilson's model. RESULTS In total, 56 articles were selected. Within the information dimension of HISB among patients with IBD, treatment-related information, particularly medication-related information, was identified as the most critical information need. Other information requirements included basic IBD-related information, daily life and self-management, sexual and reproductive health, and other needs. In the sources dimension, of the eight common sources of information, the internet was the most frequently mentioned source of information, while face-to-face communication with healthcare professionals was the preferred source. Associated factors were categorized into six categories: demographic characteristics, psychological aspects, role-related or interpersonal traits, environmental aspects, source-related characteristics, and disease-related factors. Moreover, the results showed five types of HISB among people with IBD, including active searching, ongoing searching, passive attention, passive searching, and avoid seeking. Notably, active searching, especially social information seeking, appeared to be the predominant common type of HISB among people with IBD in the digital era. CONCLUSION Information needs and sources for patients with IBD exhibit variability, and their health information-seeking behaviour is influenced by a combination of diverse factors, including resource-related and individual factors. Future research should focus on the longitudinal changes in HISB among patients with IBD. Moreover, efforts should be made to develop information resources that are both convenient and provide credible information services, although the development of such resources requires further investigation and evaluation.
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- Zijun Ni
- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
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Fallesen JP, Krogh ML, Minet LR, Skjøth MM, Knudsen T, Kjeldsen J. Needs assessment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the encounter and communication with healthcare professionals: A fieldwork study. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:8095-8103. [PMID: 37788056 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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AIM To explore how patients with Inflammatory bowel disease experienced encounters with healthcare professionals in two gastrointestinal outpatient clinics to demonstrate what matters in the communication between patients and healthcare professionals. DESIGN This fieldwork study is part of a larger study developing an application for patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a framework inspired by Participatory Design. Participatory design consists of three phases and this study focused on the first phase, needs assessment. A phenomenological hermeneutic approach and qualitative methods were applied to obtain an understanding of patients' needs. METHODS Three weeks of participant observations and three focus groups with 14 subjects were conducted at two university hospitals in Denmark. Field notes and interview transcripts were analysed using condensation of meaning and interpreted based on interactional nursing practice theory. The reporting method adhered to the EQUATOR guideline: COREQ. RESULTS Four themes emerged: Easy and dependable access to healthcare professionals. Predictability of follow-up appointments. Importance of privacy during patient exams and Quality of time spent with healthcare professionals. CONCLUSION Easy, dependable access, privacy, presence and predictability of follow-up appointments were important to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE In communication with patients with inflammatory bowel disease, healthcare professionals must be aware of privacy and the importance of predictable follow-up agreements. They must be aware that presence and easy, reliable access positively affect patients' self-care skills. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION This study is part of a larger project based on Participatory design involving patients and healthcare professionals in the development of technology to support communication.
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- Janni Petersen Fallesen
- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Nursing, University College Lillebaelt, Odense, Denmark
- Research Unit of Medical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Geriatrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, Research Unit of Geriatrics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Centre, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Esbjerg, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Research Unit of Medical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Dubinsky M, Bleakman AP, Panaccione R, Hibi T, Schreiber S, Rubin D, Dignass A, Redondo I, Gibble TH, Kayhan C, Travis S. Bowel Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis: Current Perspectives and Future Directions. Am J Gastroenterol 2023; 118:1940-1953. [PMID: 37436151 PMCID: PMC10617668 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Bowel urgency (BU), the sudden or immediate need for a bowel movement, is one of the most common and disruptive symptoms experienced by patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Distinct from the separate symptom of increased stool frequency, BU has a substantial negative impact on quality of life and psychosocial functioning. Among patients with UC, BU is one of the top reasons for treatment dissatisfaction and one of the symptoms patients most want improved. Patients may not discuss BU often due to embarrassment, and healthcare providers may not address the symptom adequately due to the lack of awareness of validated tools and/or knowledge of the importance of assessing BU. The mechanism of BU in UC is multifactorial and includes inflammatory changes in the rectum that may be linked to hypersensitivity and reduced compliance of the rectum. Responsive and reliable patient-reported outcome measures of BU are needed to provide evidence of treatment benefits in clinical trials and facilitate communication in clinical practice. This review discusses the pathophysiology and clinical importance of BU in UC and its impact on the quality of life and psychosocial functioning. Patient-reported outcome measures developed to assess the severity of BU in UC are discussed alongside overviews of treatment options and clinical guidelines. Implications for the future management of UC from the perspective of BU are also explored.
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- Marla Dubinsky
- Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Center for Advanced IBD Research and Treatment, Kitasato Institute Hospital, Kitasato University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- The University of Chicago Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Medicine I, Agaplesion Markus Hospital, Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Experimental Medicine Division, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Zhou XJ, Huang S. A qualitative analysis of stress experiences and coping strategies in adolescents with Crohn's disease. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:768. [PMID: 37864158 PMCID: PMC10590037 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-05241-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this study, we investigated the coping mechanisms and stress perceptions of adolescent patients with Crohn's disease. METHODS Using semi-structured face-to-face interviews, we conducted an extensive qualitative study of the disease perceptions, stress experiences, and corresponding coping mechanisms in adolescent patients with Crohn's disease. We used Colaizzi content analysis to synthesize the themes. RESULTS The two main themes in this study were inappropriate coping mechanisms and physical and psychological stress. The primary initiators of physical and psychological stress in adolescents with Crohn's disease were weak disease perception, symptom distress, negative emotions, lack of support, and multiple stressors. The decrease in self-management and self-control induced by the initiators led to changes in cognition, emotions, and attitudes, which subsequently led to poor coping behavior. CONCLUSION Adolescents with Crohn's disease can better combat the condition by implementing appropriate coping strategies. Their mental health should be given attention, and a multidisciplinary team should be assembled to provide them with supportive care.
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- Xiao-Juan Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kangjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kangjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China.
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Norouzkhani N, Bahari A, Shirvani JS, Faramarzi M, Eslami S, Tabesh H. Expert opinions on informational and supportive needs and sources of obtaining information in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a Delphi consensus study. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1224279. [PMID: 37809295 PMCID: PMC10557489 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1224279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background The present study introduces informational and supportive needs and sources of obtaining information in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through a three-round Expert Delphi Consensus Opinions method. Methods According to our previous scoping review, important items in the area of informational and supportive needs and sources of obtaining information were elucidated. After omitting duplicates, 56 items in informational needs, 36 items in supportive needs, and 36 items in sources of obtaining information were retrieved. Both open- and close-ended questions were designed for each category in the form of three questionnaires. The questionnaires were sent to selected experts from different specialties. Experts responded to the questions in the first round. Based on the feedback, questions were modified and sent back to the experts in the second round. This procedure was repeated up to the third round. Results In the first round, five items from informational needs, one item from supportive needs, and seven items from sources of obtaining information were identified as unimportant and omitted. Moreover, two extra items were proposed by the experts, which were added to the informational needs category. In the second round, seven, three, and seven items from informational needs, supportive needs, and sources of obtaining information were omitted due to the items being unimportant. In the third round, all the included items gained scores equal to or greater than the average and were identified as important. Kendall coordination coefficient W was calculated to be 0.344 for information needs, 0.330 for supportive needs, and 0.325 for sources of obtaining information, indicating a fair level of agreement between experts. Conclusions Out of 128 items in the first round, the omission of 30 items and the addition of two items generated a 100-item questionnaire for three sections of informational needs, supportive needs, and sources of obtaining information with a high level of convergence between experts' viewpoints.
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- Narges Norouzkhani
- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of General Courses, Population, Family and Spiritual Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Norouzkhani N, Faramarzi M, Ghodousi Moghadam S, Karimi MA, Shokri Shirvani J, Bahari A, ShojaeiBaghini M, Eslami S, Tabesh H. Identification of the informational and supportive needs of patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease: a scoping review. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1055449. [PMID: 37251032 PMCID: PMC10211349 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1055449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects the quality of life. Patient education and support needs are crucial components of comprehensive chronic illness care. The main purposes of this review were to (i) explore the informational and supportive needs of these patients to improve the quality of life in the existing literature and (ii) identify the gaps related to the needs of the patients in articles. Methods The scoping review is based on the Daudt methodological framework, a modified version of Arksey and O'Malley. Electronic databases were extensively searched from January 01, 2000 to April 30, 2022. Four electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, APA PsycInfo, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, APA PsycArticles, and ProQuest) were searched using controlled vocabulary, and specific keywords. The searched terms were matched to each database. We manually searched two key journals, namely the Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the Journal of Crohn's and Colitis. Results In the review, 75 studies on the assessment of the information and support needs of patients with IBD were reviewed. In this regard, 62 and 53 studies were regarding information needs and support needs, respectively. Most of the information needs of patients with IBD reported in the studies were related to diet needs, and educational needs were the most essential support needs. Conclusions Health policymakers and managers can develop care and educational programs related to this disease in health centers according to the needs of the patients. Health professionals, especially gastroenterologists, are the primary referral sources for information on patients. Therefore, gastroenterologists can take the lead in planning and educating the patients and sharing their decisions. Systematic review registration OSF, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/3MWGJ.
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- Narges Norouzkhani
- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Fatemeh Zahra Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Technology, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Informatics Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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González-Lama Y, Ricart E, Cábez A, Fortes P, Gómez S, Casellas F. Medical consultation in ulcerative colitis: Key elements for improvement. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:917-925. [PMID: 36844134 PMCID: PMC9950864 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i6.917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease with a high impact. In order to improve patient outcomes, the clinician-patient relationship in daily practice is critical. Clinical guidelines provide a framework for UC diagnosis and treatment. However, standard procedures and the medical content focused upon medical consultations in UC patients has not yet been defined. Moreover, UC is a complex disease, given that patient characteristics and patient needs have been proven to vary during clinical consultation since establishing the diagnosis and upon the course of the disease. In this article, we have discussed the key elements and specific objectives to consider in medical consultation, such as diagnosis, first visits, follow-up visits, active disease patients, patients on topical therapies, new treatment initiation, refractory patients, extra-intestinal manifestations, as well as challenging situations. The key elements have been mentioned to comprise effective communication techniques, motivational interviewing (MI), as well as information and educational aspects, or organizational issues. The key elements to be implemented in daily practice were reported to comprise several general principles like duly prepared consultations, in addition to honesty and empathy with patients, as well as effective communication techniques, MI, information and educational points, or organizational issues. The role of other healthcare professionals such as specialized nurses, psychologists, or the use of checklists was also discussed and commented on.
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- Yago González-Lama
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid 28222, Spain
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona 08036, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Hepatic and Digestive Diseases (CIBERehd), Barcelona 08036, Spain
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- Department of Medical, Pfizer Spain, Madrid 28108, Spain
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- Department of Medical, Pfizer Spain, Madrid 28108, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca 37007, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Hepatic and Digestive Diseases (CIBERehd), Barcelona 08036, Spain
- Department of Gastroenterology, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona 08035, Spain
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Navarro-Correal E, Ibarz A, Basagaña-Farres M, Feijoo-Cid M, Espart A, Selva L. Educational Interventions for Newly Diagnosed Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Scoping Review. Gastroenterol Nurs 2023; 46:30-40. [PMID: 36706140 DOI: 10.1097/sga.0000000000000688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The latest consensus standards for patients with inflammatory bowel disease published by the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation conclude that optimizing quality of care in inflammatory bowel disease involves information and education after diagnosis. A scoping review was performed to identify educational interventions in newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease patients. A systematic literature search was conducted using five databases and gray literature. Inclusion criteria were studies with at least one group of patients whom were less than 2 years from their initial inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis. The review process initially identified 447 articles, resulting in four relevant studies: three randomized controlled trials and one pre-/post-test. Only one study exclusively included newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease patients. All studies included a multidisciplinary assessment and three were based on a group intervention, but none of them was described in enough detail to be replicated. The content was the same for all patients regardless of the time elapsed since diagnosis. Education of newly diagnosed patients does not seem to be a priority given the lack of publications meeting our criteria despite the evidence of their need. Interventions and outcomes are heterogeneous. Interventions did not consider patient needs and suggest that they centered more on the professional than on the patient. More evidence is clearly needed about this topic.
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- Ester Navarro-Correal
- Ester Navarro-Correal, MSc, MSN, RN, is Nurse, PhD Student Programme on Health, Nurse and Physiotherapy Department at University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain; Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group of Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Arantxa Ibarz, MSN, RN, is Nurse, Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- Míriam Basagaña-Farres, BA, is Librarian, Library, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- María Feijoo-Cid, PhD, BA, RN, is Nurse, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Anna Espart, PhD, MSc, MSN, RN, is Serra Húnter Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Laia Selva, PhD, MHSc, LLM, MBE, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Education Research Group (GREpS), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Ester Navarro-Correal, MSc, MSN, RN, is Nurse, PhD Student Programme on Health, Nurse and Physiotherapy Department at University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain; Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group of Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Arantxa Ibarz, MSN, RN, is Nurse, Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- Míriam Basagaña-Farres, BA, is Librarian, Library, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- María Feijoo-Cid, PhD, BA, RN, is Nurse, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Anna Espart, PhD, MSc, MSN, RN, is Serra Húnter Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Laia Selva, PhD, MHSc, LLM, MBE, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Education Research Group (GREpS), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Ester Navarro-Correal, MSc, MSN, RN, is Nurse, PhD Student Programme on Health, Nurse and Physiotherapy Department at University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain; Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group of Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Arantxa Ibarz, MSN, RN, is Nurse, Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- Míriam Basagaña-Farres, BA, is Librarian, Library, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- María Feijoo-Cid, PhD, BA, RN, is Nurse, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Anna Espart, PhD, MSc, MSN, RN, is Serra Húnter Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Laia Selva, PhD, MHSc, LLM, MBE, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Education Research Group (GREpS), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Ester Navarro-Correal, MSc, MSN, RN, is Nurse, PhD Student Programme on Health, Nurse and Physiotherapy Department at University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain; Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group of Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Arantxa Ibarz, MSN, RN, is Nurse, Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- Míriam Basagaña-Farres, BA, is Librarian, Library, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- María Feijoo-Cid, PhD, BA, RN, is Nurse, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Anna Espart, PhD, MSc, MSN, RN, is Serra Húnter Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Laia Selva, PhD, MHSc, LLM, MBE, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Education Research Group (GREpS), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Ester Navarro-Correal, MSc, MSN, RN, is Nurse, PhD Student Programme on Health, Nurse and Physiotherapy Department at University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain; Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group of Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Arantxa Ibarz, MSN, RN, is Nurse, Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- Míriam Basagaña-Farres, BA, is Librarian, Library, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- María Feijoo-Cid, PhD, BA, RN, is Nurse, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Anna Espart, PhD, MSc, MSN, RN, is Serra Húnter Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Laia Selva, PhD, MHSc, LLM, MBE, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Education Research Group (GREpS), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Ester Navarro-Correal, MSc, MSN, RN, is Nurse, PhD Student Programme on Health, Nurse and Physiotherapy Department at University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain; Multidisciplinary Nursing Research Group of Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Arantxa Ibarz, MSN, RN, is Nurse, Crohn-Colitis Care Unit, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- Míriam Basagaña-Farres, BA, is Librarian, Library, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Barcelona, Spain
- María Feijoo-Cid, PhD, BA, RN, is Nurse, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
- Anna Espart, PhD, MSc, MSN, RN, is Serra Húnter Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr Pifarré Foundation, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Laia Selva, PhD, MHSc, LLM, MBE, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Càtedra de Desenvolupament Desenvolupament i Territoris Saludables (DOTS), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Health Education Research Group (GREpS), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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Chen J, Geng J, Wang J, Wu Z, Fu T, Sun Y, Chen X, Wang X, Hesketh T. Associations between inflammatory bowel disease, social isolation, and mortality: evidence from a longitudinal cohort study. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2022; 15:17562848221127474. [PMID: 36199290 PMCID: PMC9528002 DOI: 10.1177/17562848221127474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Social well-being of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is garnering increased attention; however, the impact of social isolation remained poorly understood. Objectives We investigated the joint association of social isolation and IBD with premature deaths to articulate the profound impact of social isolation in IBD prognosis. Design Longitudinal cohort study. Methods We leveraged data of 486,014 participants from UK Biobank (including 5791 with IBD), the mean follow-up was 11.84 years. Diagnoses of IBD and its subtypes of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis were confirmed with the combination of self-reporting, primary care, and hospital admission data. Social isolation was measured by the frequency of meeting family/friends, leisure and social activity, and communal/solitary living. Mortality was ascertained through data linkage with national death registries. Multivariable Cox regression models were conducted to estimate hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results Comparing non-isolated non-IBD population, the HRs of mortality in patients with IBD who were socially isolated or not were 2.06 (95% CI: 1.69, 2.51) and 1.33 (95% CI: 1.21, 1.45), respectively. The excess risk of death was observed in socially isolated patients with IBD (HR = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.36, 2.11), particularly among patients with CD (HR = 2.06, 95% CI: 1.48, 2.87) than their non-isolated counterparts. Data from subgroup and sensitivity analyses were consistent with those from the primary analysis. Conclusion Socially isolated patients with IBD especially CD increases the risk of premature death. Preventing social isolation might be a promising approach to improve IBD prognosis. Plain language summary Social isolation as a risk factor to excess mortality in patients with IBD: findings from a longitudinal cohort study Social isolation is prevalent in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however, its potential health impact on IBD prognosis has not been quantitatively well examined. In this study, we explored the association between social isolation and subsequent death, with the focus on patients with IBD.We leveraged data of 486,014 participants (including 5791 with IBD) from UK Biobank. We measured social isolation by the frequency of meeting family/friends, leisure and social activity, and communal/solitary living. We ascertained patients with IBD and mortality by self-report data and data linkage with primary care, hospital, and national death registry. Participants were followed up for a mean of 11.84 years.Comparing non-isolated non-IBD population, we found that patients with IBD who were deemed as socially isolated or not were associated with a 2.06-fold (1.69-2.51) and 1.33-fold (1.21-1.45) risk of death, respectively. Furthermore, we revealed that socially isolated patients with IBD and subtype Crohn's disease (CD) had 69% (36-111%) and 106% (48-187%) increased risk of premature death compared with their non-isolated counterparts, respectively.Social isolation merits attention in IBD care and management. Patients with IBD, especially CD, are more likely to be affected when socially isolated. Targeted social support strategies ought to be devised to improve IBD prognosis.
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- Jie Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Center for Global Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Global Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Center for Global Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Center for Global Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute for Global Health, University College London, UK
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Watt M, Peerani F, Madsen K, Siffledeen J, Kroeker K, Lim A, Tandon P, Hyde A. Exploring Patient Perspectives on a 12-Week Online, Stress Reduction Intervention in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2022; 4:otac036. [PMID: 36777414 PMCID: PMC9802265 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otac036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Online stress reduction interventions may be useful adjuncts to standard medical therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As part of the evaluation of a 12-week randomized control trial (RCT) of an online multicomponent stress reduction program, our aim for the current study was to use qualitative methods to more deeply explore the patient experience with the online programming. Methods Upon completion of the 12-week RCT, all intervention participants were invited to participate in semistructured interviews. A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Interviews were analyzed through a theoretical thematic analysis process, whereby transcripts were coded, and codes then grouped into larger categories and themes. Results A total of 56 interviews were analyzed with the emergence of 3 main themes: (1) IBD as a source of stress and uncertainty, (2) understanding the positive impacts of the stress reduction program, and (3) suggested strategies to enhance program desirability. IBD was described as causing uncertainty, significant disruptions to daily activities, and stress, which in turn worsened symptoms. The online program was associated with a perceived reduction in IBD symptom burden, an increased ability to manage daily and disease-associated stressors, and a more positive mindset. Variation in program content and fostering connections with others in the IBD community were identified as potential strategies to enhance future programming. Conclusions This qualitative companion study highlights the power of the patient voice to deepen our understanding of the impact of IBD, and the potential benefit of an online stress reduction program including suggestions for iterative refinement.
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- Makayla Watt
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Address correspondence to: Puneeta Tandon, MD, MSc, FRCPC, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology, 130 University Campus NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2X8, Canada ()
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Dubinsky MC, Panaccione R, Lewis JD, Sands BE, Hibi T, Lee SD, Naegeli AN, Shan M, Green LA, Morris N, Arora V, Bleakman AP, Belin R, Travis S. Impact of Bowel Urgency on Quality of Life and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2022; 4:otac016. [PMID: 36777426 PMCID: PMC9802402 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otac016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Bowel urgency is commonly experienced by patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (QoL). Mirikizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the p19 subunit of IL-23, significantly reduced bowel urgency in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with moderate-to-severe UC (NCT02589665). Methods All patients (N = 249) reported symptoms including absence or presence of bowel urgency. Absence of urgency was defined as no urgency for the 3 consecutive days prior to each scheduled visit. Missing urgency data were imputed as present. After 12 weeks of induction treatment, patients who achieved clinical response continued maintenance mirikizumab treatment through Week 52. We assessed the relationship of urgency with QoL, clinical outcomes, and inflammatory biomarkers at Weeks 12 and 52. Results Patients with absence of urgency demonstrated significantly greater improvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) scores even after adjusting for rectal bleeding (RB) and stool frequency (SF), significantly higher rates of all clinical outcomes at Weeks 12 and 52, and a greater decrease in inflammatory biomarkers C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin compared to those with presence of urgency. Absence of urgency at Week 12 was associated with improved IBDQ scores at Week 52, while Week 12 RB or SF status was not. Conclusions Absence of urgency is strongly associated with improvement in QoL as well as clinical measures of UC disease activity. These findings suggest urgency may be a useful surrogate marker of disease activity and an important treatment target for UC.
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- Marla C Dubinsky
- Address correspondence to: Marla C. Dubinsky, MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustav Levy Place, Box 1134, New York, NY 10029, USA ()
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato Institute Hospital Center for Advanced IBD Research and Treatment, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IndianaUSA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IndianaUSA
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- Nuffield Department of Medicine, Oxford University Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Mohsenizadeh SM, Manzari ZS, Vossoughinia H, Ebrahimipour H. Reconstruction of individual, social, and professional life: Self-management experience of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 10:410. [PMID: 35071616 PMCID: PMC8719574 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1543_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience wide range of physical and psychological problems experience. The use of strategies to improve disease management by patients is of has special importance in solving these problems. The aim of present study was to discover the strategies and behaviors of patients to manage their disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted with a qualitative research approach and a qualitative content analysis method. The research participants included 20 patients with IBD referred to gastrointestinal wards in 2020 in Mashhad. Data were collected through unstructured interviews and purposeful sampling method and continued until data saturation. Data analysis was performed continuously and simultaneously with data collection and comparatively. RESULTS: Data analysis provided five themes of “Improving self-efficacy and problem-solving skills,” “Coexistence with disease,” “Reviewing and modifying of interactions,” “Adjusting job and professional conditions” and “Commitment to self-care.” The combination of these concepts indicated that is the main theme in disease management for these patients. CONCLUSIONS: Reconstruction of individual, social, and professional life can improve self-regulation and problem-solving skills in these patients and make them a sense of control on their lives and disease.
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- Seyed Mostafa Mohsenizadeh
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medicine Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Health Sciences, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lyall K, Beswick L, Evans S, Cummins RA, Mikocka-Walus A. Mindfulness Practice Is Associated With Subjective Wellbeing Homeostasis Resilience in People With Crohn's Disease but Not Ulcerative Colitis. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:797701. [PMID: 35295784 PMCID: PMC8918514 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.797701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES People with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease: IBD), commonly experience high levels of depressive symptoms and stress and low levels of subjective wellbeing (SWB). Mindfulness is increasingly considered an adjuvant IBD treatment. The relationships between depression, disease symptoms and mindfulness have not previously been considered within the theory of SWB homeostasis. This theory states that SWB is normally maintained by a homeostatic system around a setpoint range but can fail when psychological challenges dominate consciousness. This study explored the relationship among SWB and patient-reported psychological and IBD symptoms and investigated whether mindfulness practice is independently associated with SWB homeostatic resilience. DESIGN This cross-sectional study recruited participants through online IBD support groups. METHODS Participants (n = 739; 62% Crohn's disease) detailed symptoms of depression and stress, patient-reported disease symptoms, and regularity of mindfulness practice. RESULTS The sample had significantly lower SWB (hedges g = -0.98) than normative data. A logistic regression found mindfulness practice doubled the Crohn's disease participants' odds of reporting SWB within the normal homeostatic range, after controlling for psychological, physical, and demographic variables (OR 2.15, 95% CI: 1.27, 3.66). A one-point increase of patient-reported bowel symptoms reduced the participant's odds of reporting SWB in the normal homeostatic range by about a third (OR 0.66, 95% CI: 0.50, 0.85). However, the influence of mindfulness or disease symptoms on SWB was not observed for people with ulcerative colitis. CONCLUSION These findings provide initial evidence for an association between mindfulness and SWB homeostatic resilience in a clinical population.
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- Kimina Lyall
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Barwon Health, Department of Gastroenterology, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Dent E, Davinson N, Wilkie S. The impact of gastrointestinal conditions on psychosocial factors associated with the biopsychosocial model of health: A scoping review. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2021; 14:626-644. [PMID: 34866337 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The increase in the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions is an emerging global health concern. Studies of the impact on the lives of individuals living with GI conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) typically focus on biological elements, such as symptomology and treatment efficacy. Comparatively fewer studies have explored the psychological and social aspects of GI conditions, which could provide key information needed to better understand the impact of GI conditions on people and their lived experiences. In this review, existing literature concerning the psychosocial factors and well-being outcomes associated with GI conditions was reviewed using a scoping methodology. Sixty-eight studies were selected for inclusion. Of these studies, the well-being outcomes most frequently addressed, for both IBS and IBD, were quality of life and health-related quality of life, and the most frequently addressed psychosocial factors were social support and coping. These outcomes are largely consistent with those identified for other medical conditions explored using the biopsychosocial model of health, with some exploration of the lived experiences of those with a GI condition.
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- Elizabeth Dent
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
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Jo IH, Lee KM, Kim DB, Kim JW, Lee J, Jeen YT, Kim TO, Kim JS, Park JJ, Hong SN, Park DI, Kim HS, Lee YJ, Kim Y. Quality of Life in Newly Diagnosed Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis: Changes in the MOSAIK Cohort Over 1 Year. Gut Liver 2021; 16:384-395. [PMID: 34373363 PMCID: PMC9099394 DOI: 10.5009/gnl210141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Improving quality of life has been gaining importance in ulcerative colitis (UC) management. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in health-related quality of life (HRQL) and related factors in patients with moderate-to-severe UC. Methods A multicenter, hospital-based, prospective study was performed using a Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis Cohort in Korea (the MOSAIK). Changes in HRQL, evaluated using the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ), were analyzed at the time of diagnosis and 1 year later. Results In a sample of 276 patients, the mean age was 38.4 years, and the majority of patients were male (59.8%). HRQL tended to increase in both the IBDQ and SF-12 1 year after diagnosis. A higher partial Mayo score was significantly related to poorer HRQL on the IBDQ and SF-12 in a linear mixed model (p<0.01). Inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) or erythrocyte sedimentation rate also showed a negative correlation on HRQL (p<0.05). Patients whose IBDQ score improved by 16 or more (71.2%) in 1 year were younger, tended to be nonsmokers, and had a lower partial Mayo score and CRP than those whose IBDQ score did not. There was no significant association between HRQL and disease extent, treatments at diagnosis, or the highest treatment step during the 1-year period. Conclusions Optimally controlled disease status improves HRQL in patients with moderate-to-severe UC. The partial Mayo score and inflammatory markers may be potential indicators reflecting the influence of UC on patient`s daily lives.
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- Ik Hyun Jo
- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Clinical Research Science Team, Medical Affairs, Janssen Korea Ltd., Seoul, Korea
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Gelech J, Desjardins M, Mazurik K, Duerksen K, McGuigan-Scott K, Lichtenwald K. Understanding Gut Feelings: Transformations in Coping With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Young Adults. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2021; 31:1918-1936. [PMID: 33980095 PMCID: PMC8446882 DOI: 10.1177/10497323211011442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Past studies have revealed a dizzying array of coping techniques employed by persons living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unfortunately, research has provided little insight into when and why individuals adopt or abandon particular coping strategies. Using a retrospective narrative approach, we explored how participants made sense of changes in their approach to coping over time. Shifts in coping strategies were associated with particular illness experiences that wrought new understandings of IBD and novel identity challenges. They followed a common processual form and were marked by a movement away from techniques of purification, normalization, and banalization toward the development of a more communicative body. This was accompanied by notable shifts in identity work. Notably, participants moved from a preoccupation with maintaining continuity and sameness to permitting their extraordinary bodies to occupy a place in their public and personal identities. Implications of this process for theory and practice are discussed.
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- Jan Gelech
- University of Saskatchewan,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- University of Victoria, Victoria,
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Muse K, Johnson E, David AL. A Feeling of Otherness: A Qualitative Research Synthesis Exploring the Lived Experiences of Stigma in Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18158038. [PMID: 34360327 PMCID: PMC8345596 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) consists of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic conditions involving inflammation and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. Individuals with IBD may be susceptible to experiencing health-related stigma: experienced, perceived, or internalised social exclusion, rejection, blame, or devaluation resulting from negative social judgements based on the disease. This qualitative research synthesis draws together findings from 38 studies describing lived experiences to develop a unified interpretative account of the experience of stigma in IBD. Analysis developed two categories: ‘The IBD journey’ explores the dynamic ways in which having IBD impacted on individuals’ self-identity and ‘a need to be understood’ examines the tension between wanting to be understood whilst feeling their true experiences needed to be hidden from or were misjudged by the social sphere. The overarching concept ‘feeling of otherness’ highlights that, rather than a static, binary experience, individuals moved across a continuum ranging from the excluding experience of feeling stigmatised and othered, to the inclusive experience of integration. Individuals fluctuated along this continuum across different physical, social, and health contexts. Psychological adjustment to IBD, drawing on experience of adaptive coping, and reconnecting with valued others through illness disclosure strengthened stigma resistance during more challenging times.
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- Kate Muse
- School of Psychology, University of Worcester, Worcester WR2 6AJ, UK
- Correspondence:
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- Children’s Psychological Medicine, Oxford Children’s Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK; (E.J.); (A.L.D.)
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- Children’s Psychological Medicine, Oxford Children’s Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK; (E.J.); (A.L.D.)
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Graf O, Urbańska BA, Uram P. Type D personality and acceptance of illness in people with inflammatory bowel diseases. Mediating role of self-esteem. CURRENT ISSUES IN PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 9:205-214. [PMID: 38013961 PMCID: PMC10658851 DOI: 10.5114/cipp.2021.106869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Type D personality is analyzed more and more frequently in the context of various chronic illnesses, including bowel diseases. Acceptance of illness is affected by many factors that facilitate adaptation to the difficulties and limitations and support the healing process. One of those factors may be self-esteem. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE One hundred fifty-nine individuals, aged 18 to 65, participated in the study. 67% (n = 107) stated that they have ulcerative colitis (UC), and the remaining 33% (n = 52) reported suffering from Crohn's disease (CD). The following measurement tools were used: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), and Personality Type D Scale (D14). RESULTS The conducted analyses revealed significant correlations between all studied elements. Self-esteem was proven to be a full mediator in relations between one of the dimensions of type D personality, negative affectivity, as well as between both dimensions of type D personality (negative affectivity and social inhibition) and acceptance of illness in individuals with bowel diseases. However, mediation analysis did not confirm that self-esteem is a mediator between social inhibition and acceptance of illness. CONCLUSIONS The results show that self-esteem is, for an individual, an essential resource in coping with an illness and adjusting to it. Therefore, providing patient support in the scope of reinforcing self-esteem may prove to be one of the key elements affecting illness acceptance.
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- Olga Graf
- Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Lainé A, Laurent A, Nancey S, Flourié B. Spécificité des stratégies de coping des patients en rémission de la maladie de Crohn : une étude qualitative. PRAT PSYCHOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prps.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Demirtas A. The lived experiences of people with inflammatory bowel diseases: A phenomenological hermeneutic study. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 28:e12946. [PMID: 33864417 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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AIM The aim of this research was to provide an in-depth study about the life experiences of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. METHODS The phenomenological (hermeneutic) method was used to analyse data. The data were collected between March 25 and July 1, 2019. A homogeneous group of 25 patients were included as participants by purposeful sampling methods. Interviews were conducted in the hospital patient-education room. RESULTS The results of this study emphasize the importance of understanding the fears, worries, difficulties and life experiences of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Three main themes were identified: a flare phase of the disease, a remission period and coping behaviours. Study findings included the experiences of social isolation; inability to perform daily activities of living and to work; stress in the flare phase of the disease; concerns about the future in the remission phase and physical and spiritual strategies used for coping. CONCLUSION Coping with the physical symptoms and emotional difficulties of inflammatory bowel diseases can prevent patients from living a normal life. The results of this article highlight the importance of understanding the fear, anxiety, difficulties and life experiences of these patients. SUMMARY STATEMENT What is already known about the topic? Some research on inflammatory bowel disease exists, but patient experiences differ. IBD patients may not be able to maintain a normal life due to the effects of the disease. What does this paper add? It enables nurses to know and understand the life experiences of IBD patients. The implications of this paper: Knowing and understanding the experiences of IBD patients, nurses can provide personalized care and support tailored to each patient's needs and concerns.
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- Ayla Demirtas
- Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, University of Health Sciences Turkey, ANKARA, Turkey
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Dou D, Liang J, Zhai X, Li G, Wang H, Han L, Lin L, Ren Y, Liu S, Liu C, Guo W, Li J. Oxytocin signalling in dendritic cells regulates immune tolerance in the intestine and alleviates DSS-induced colitis. Clin Sci (Lond) 2021; 135:597-611. [PMID: 33564880 DOI: 10.1042/cs20201438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is associated with immune dysfunction. Recent studies have indicated that the neurosecretory hormone oxytocin (OXT) has been proven to alleviate experimental colitis. METHODS We investigated the role of OXT/OXT receptor (OXTR) signalling in dendritic cells (DCs) using mice with specific OXTR deletion in CD11c+ cells (OXTRflox/flox×CD11c-cre mice) and a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis model. RESULTS The level of OXT was abnormal in the serum or colon tissue of DSS-induced colitis mice or the plasma of UC patients. Both bone marrow-derived DCs (BMDCs) and lamina propria DCs (LPDCs) express OXTR. Knocking out OXTR in DCs exacerbated DSS-induced acute and chronic colitis in mice. In contrast, the injection of OXT-pretreated DCs significantly ameliorated colitis. Mechanistically, OXT prevented DC maturation through the phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase (Pi3K)/AKT pathway and promoted phagocytosis, adhesion and cytokine modulation in DCs. Furthermore, OXT pre-treated DCs prevent CD4+ T cells differentiation to T helper 1 (Th1) and Th17. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that OXT-induced tolerogenic DCs efficiently protect against experimental colitis via Pi3K/AKT pathway. Our work provides evidence that the nervous system participates in the immune regulation of colitis by modulating DCs. Our findings suggest that generating ex vivo DCs pretreated with OXT opens new therapeutic perspectives for the treatment of UC in humans.
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- Dandan Dou
- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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Thomann AK, Mak JWY, Zhang JW, Wuestenberg T, Ebert MP, Sung JJY, Bernstein ÇN, Reindl W, Ng SC. Review article: bugs, inflammation and mood-a microbiota-based approach to psychiatric symptoms in inflammatory bowel diseases. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2020; 52:247-266. [PMID: 32525605 DOI: 10.1111/apt.15787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychiatric co-morbidities including depression and anxiety are common in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Emerging evidence suggests that interactions between the gut microbiota and brain may play a role in the pathogenesis of psychiatric symptoms in IBD. AIM To review the literature on microbiota-brain-gut interactions in gut inflammation, psychosocial stress and mental disorders and to discuss the putative mediating role of gut microbiota in the development of psychiatric symptoms or co-morbidities in IBD. METHODS A literature search was conducted on Ovid and Pubmed to select relevant animal and human studies reporting an association between IBD, mental disorders and gut microbiota. RESULTS Gut microbial alterations are frequently reported in subjects with IBD and with mental disorders. Both have been associated with reduced faecal bacterial diversity, decreased taxa within the phylum Firmicutes and increased Gammaproteobacteria. In animal studies, microbial perturbations induce behavioural changes and modulate inflammation in mice. Anxiety- and depression-like behaviours in animals can be transferred via faecal microbiota. In humans, modulation of the gut microbiota with probiotics is associated with behavioural and mood changes. Recent data show correlations in changes of faecal and mucosal microbiota and psychological distress in patients with IBD independent of disease activity. CONCLUSION Both IBD and mental disorders are associated with gut microbial alterations. Preclinical and preliminary human studies have shown a mediating role of the gut microbiota in intestinal inflammation and anxiety, depression and stress. Targeting the gut microbiota may represent a useful therapeutic approach for the treatment of psychiatric co-morbidities in IBD.
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- Anne K Thomann
- Department of Medicine II, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Institute of Digestive Disease, LKS Institute of Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Institute of Digestive Disease, LKS Institute of Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medicine II, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Charite, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Institute of Digestive Disease, LKS Institute of Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Medicine II, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Institute of Digestive Disease, LKS Institute of Health Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Center for Gut Microbiota Research, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Kitchen H, Farrar M, Al-zubeidi T, Pegram H, Hunter T, Naegeli AN, Delbecque L, Jairath V. Patient's Perspective on Disease Burden, Remission Definition, and Symptoms Associated With Treatment Seeking: A Qualitative Study in Adult and Adolescent Patients With Crohn's Disease. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2020; 2:otaa033. [PMID: 36777302 PMCID: PMC9802196 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otaa033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Disease burden, a definition of remission, and symptoms that drive treatment seeking were explored in a Crohn's disease (CD) population. Methods A qualitative semistructured interview guide was developed, informed by published literature. Clinicians identified adolescents and adult patients with CD. Face-to-face interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Two rounds of interviews were conducted with patients. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic methods facilitated by ATLAS.ti. Results Twenty-four patients participated in the first round of interviews (n = 16 adults, mean age 50.3 years; n = 8 adolescents, mean age 15.6 years). Abdominal pain (n = 24), urgent bowel movements (n = 24), diarrhea (n = 23), and frequent bowel movements (n = 21) were the most frequently reported symptoms. CD affected patients' physical functioning, daily activities, emotional wellbeing, social functioning, work/education, and relationships. No major difference in disease burden was observed between adolescents and adults. Twenty-three patients (96%) reported they would seek or had sought medical treatment for at least one symptom including abdominal pain (n = 19), diarrhea (n = 12), and blood in stools/rectal bleeding (n = 9). On a 0-10 scale (0 = no symptom and 10 = symptom at its worst possible), most patients (87%, 20/23) answered they would seek/had sought treatment when the symptom's severity was at least 7. In the second round of interviews (n = 6 adults, mean age 51.5 years), 5/6 patients described that they did not require a complete absence of abdominal pain or loose/watery stools to consider their CD to be in remission. Conclusions CD is associated with substantial disease burden. Worsening of some symptoms drives treatment seeking. To some patients, remission is not defined as a complete absence of symptoms.
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- Helen Kitchen
- Clinical Outcomes Assessment, DRG Abacus, Manchester, UK,Address correspondence to: Helen Kitchen, MSc, DRG Abacus, The Lexicon, Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NT ()
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- Global Patient Outcomes-Real World Evidence, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Clinical Outcomes Assessment, DRG Abacus, Manchester, UK
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- Global Patient Outcomes-Real World Evidence, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Global Patient Outcomes-Real World Evidence, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Patient-Focused Outcomes Center of Expertise, S.A. Eli Lilly Benelux N.V., Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Western University & London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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Byron C, Cornally N, Burton A, Savage E. Challenges of living with and managing inflammatory bowel disease: A meta-synthesis of patients' experiences. J Clin Nurs 2019; 29:305-319. [PMID: 31631440 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To examine qualitative studies which reported on patients' challenges of living with and managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). BACKGROUND There is a growing body of qualitative research focusing on the subjective experiences of patients with IBD. This research points to the daily challenges that patients experience which can relate to their physical and psychological health, as well as their social well-being, and may impact negatively on their lives. To date, there has been little attempt to synthesise these studies, and little is known about how patients manage the challenges they experience. DESIGN A meta-synthesis was conducted, based on guidelines developed by Sandelowski and Barroso (Handbook for synthesizing qualitative research, Springer, New York, NY, 2007) and PRISMA (Int J Surg, 8, 2009, 336). METHODS Searches were conducted within the CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection and SocINDEX databases to locate qualitative and mixed methodology studies. The retrieved articles were screened against predetermined inclusion criteria. Quality appraisal was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool for qualitative research (Int J Evid Based Healthc, 13, 2015, 179). RESULTS Thematic analysis resulted in three themes: the unpredictability of living with IBD, the emotional turmoil of living with IBD and striving to maintain a normal life in managing IBD. CONCLUSION The greatest challenges for patients identified in this meta-synthesis were the physical symptoms associated with IBD. These impacted negatively on their psychological and social well-being and reduced their quality of life. There is a notable gap in research on patient experiences of managing the challenges identified in everyday life and to what extent they receive support from healthcare professionals. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The results of this meta-synthesis offer insights into how the physical challenges of living with IBD, particularly in relation to symptoms, impact adversely on patients' psychological and social well-being. These insights are clinically relevant to healthcare professionals as a basis for supporting patients to manage their challenges.
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- Clodagh Byron
- Cork University Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.,University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Prodgers L, Gough B. The invisible paradox of inflammatory bowel disease: An analysis of men's blogs. J Health Psychol 2019; 26:1716-1727. [PMID: 31648557 DOI: 10.1177/1359105319884595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease is associated with stigmatising symptoms. Online support platforms eschew stigma, thus may appeal more to men who avoid traditional forms of health support. Using a critical realist netnographic approach and inductive thematic analysis, this study examined six blogs written by UK-based men to explore how inflammatory bowel disease was narrated. Three subthemes and one overarching theme - The (in)visible paradox of IBD - were developed. Findings suggest private aspects of inflammatory bowel disease risk experiential erasure, whereas public aspects lack control. Blogging facilitates the regaining of control, leading to important support connections and a re-imagining of the male inflammatory bowel disease body.
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Polak EJ, O'Callaghan F, Oaten M. Perceptions of IBD within patient and community samples: a systematic review. Psychol Health 2019; 35:425-448. [PMID: 31538517 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2019.1662014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Objective: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, gastrointestinal condition that involves a range of debilitating bowel symptoms. Adjustment to living with IBD can be negatively impacted by maladaptive cognitive and behavioural factors (e.g. negative illness representations and repressing emotions). Patient samples also report negative reactions from the general public and such perceptions can further negatively impact people living with IBD. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review literature investigating the illness perceptions, perceived stigmatisation, and negative emotional reactions toward IBD within patient and community samples. We also aimed to review how these factors impact those living with IBD (i.e. adjustment, psychological health). Design: A range of databases (e.g. Psych INFO, PubMed) were searched over two years. One reviewer individually screened titles and abstracts using the specified inclusion criteria, and this process was repeated by a second reviewer. Subsequently, the full text articles were screened and data were extracted for the 82 articles that satisfied the inclusion criteria. Following data extraction, a narrative synthesis was conducted.Results: The review of 82 studies suggested that negative illness perceptions are linked to poorer psychosocial outcomes, that patient samples frequently anticipate stigmatisation, fear relating to bowel accidents was the most common emotion reported, and that the general public direct little enacted stigma towards IBD.Conclusion: For people living with IBD: (i) poorer psychological adjustment was reported by those who held more negative perceptions and reactions toward their illness; and (ii) their concerns regarding public perceptions of IBD warrants further empirical attention. Results emphasise the importance of targeting perceptions, and facilitating education and adaptive responding during treatment.
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- Elia-Jade Polak
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Luo D, Lin Z, Shang XC, Li S. "I can fight it!": A qualitative study of resilience in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Int J Nurs Sci 2018; 6:127-133. [PMID: 31406881 PMCID: PMC6608668 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Revised: 11/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to understand the resilience experiences in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and develop the resilience framework for them. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 patients with IBD who were purposefully recruited from the gastroenterology department of two hospitals in Jiangsu, China to gain diversity in the demographic and clinical characteristics. The data were analyzed using a directed content analysis approach based on the Kumpfer's resilience framework. Results The resilience framework for patients with IBD was formed from the analysis. This framework was composed of four themes, as follows: (1) complicated factors in the environment, (2) change the environment into a protective one, (3) personality traits, and (4) resilience-related coping. Conclusions The resilience framework for patients with IBD can effectively characterize the resilience experience of patients during the disease and assist healthcare professionals to understand how patients recover from the disease. More quantitative studies are needed to further explore the influencing factors of resilience and improve resilience in patient with inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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- Dan Luo
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, NanJing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, NanJing, China
- Administrative Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NanJing, China
- Corresponding author. School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, NanJing, China.
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, NanJing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, NanJing, China
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