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Wilkin K, Evans S, Van Niekerk L, Romano D, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Knowles S, Chesterman S, Raven L, Mikocka-Walus A. Moving Towards Acceptance and Values: A Qualitative Study of ACTforIBD Compared to IBD Psychoeducation. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2024; 31:245-257. [PMID: 38347385 PMCID: PMC11102374 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-023-09999-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The current study explored perspectives of those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and comorbid anxiety and/or depression on a hybrid acceptance and committment therapy (ACT) intervention, compared to an active control. This qualitative study was nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT) where an experimental group received an 8-week blended delivery ACTforIBD intervention (four sessions telehealth, four sessions pre-recorded self-directed), while an active control group received a psychoeducation program of similar intensity. Semi-structured interviews were conducted post-intervention and at a 3-month follow-up. Themes were interpreted using reflexive thematic analysis. Twenty individuals participated; ten in each condition. Seven themes were constructed, including three shared themes between groups: I Am Worth Advocating For, Present Moment Is My Biggest Ally, and Ambivalence About Self-Directed Modules. Two themes were identified for the ACTforIBD group: Symptoms Are Going to Happen and Moving Toward Values while two themes identified from the ActiveControl group were: Reset and Refresh and It's Ok to Say No. Acceptance and values modules from ACTforIBD were perceived as useful in reducing psychological distress for those with IBD, while the ActiveControl group felt their program affirmed existing effective coping strategies. Access to external resources for self-directed modules and networking may increase engagement with content long term.
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- Kathryn Wilkin
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Crohn's & Colitis Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Lores T, Mikocka-Walus A, Andrews JM, Evans S, Lynch KD, Chur-Hansen A. Psychological Care for People with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Exploring Consumers' Perspectives to Inform Future Service Co-design. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:1979-1989. [PMID: 38637459 PMCID: PMC11162373 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08377-x] [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: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is a need to improve psychological care for people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), noting the high psychosocial burden of disease. AIMS This study qualitatively explored the views of people living with IBD to help inform future co-design of services that better meet the psychological needs of consumers. METHODS Adults with IBD were recruited to attend virtual focus groups to discuss what they want most in an IBD-specific psychological service. The discussions were recorded and transcribed, and data were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis. Draft results were summarized midway and reviewed by remaining focus groups and a final expert consumer. A quantitative dataset was created of comment frequencies. RESULTS Thirty-one participants took part in the study: 10 focus groups were held with an average of three participants per group. The analysis identified 254 codes, 38 sub-categories and six categories. Five main categories were identified for an IBD-specific psychological service: People-Centered Healthcare (commented on by 90% of participants), Education and Preparation (83%), Social Connection (83%), Psychological Input (93%), and Accessible Services (97%). Results were summarized in a set of proposed clinical guidelines. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study identify important insights from people living with IBD regarding priorities for psychological services. IBD services should focus on improving education, addressing social connection, and integrating psychological input, as well as becoming more people-centered and accessible. It is hoped that IBD services consult the proposed clinical guidelines to inform co-designed service improvements.
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- Taryn Lores
- Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia.
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), Port Road, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Ma S, Knapp P, Galdas P. 'My sexual desires, everything, my normal life just stops'; a qualitative study of male sexual health in inflammatory bowel disease. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38797921 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17292] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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AIM To describe and interpret the sexual health experiences of men with IBD. DESIGN Interpretive qualitative study. METHODS In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 men with a diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Interviews were digitally audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using constant comparative, thematic analysis. RESULTS Three themes were identified from interview data: (1) the disease shapes intimate connections, (2) the disease thwarts sexual experiences and (3) the disease disrupts male gender norms. Men reported that active disease lowered libido and could change pre-, inter- and post-coital sexual practices. All participants noted that health professionals did not initiate the discussion of sexual health and well-being needs in the outpatient hospital setting. Men who engaged in receptive anal sex reported a lack of disease-specific guidance and understanding from professionals. CONCLUSION Inflammatory bowel disease can negatively impact the sexual well-being, gender identity and activities of men. Further research is required to identify the care preferences of men with IBD and clarify the barriers and facilitators to sexual health assessment so that nurses may better support the health needs of this population. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE This study highlights the need for sexual health and well-being support that is specific to disease and gender in IBD. There is a paucity of information and guidance for men with peri-anal disease and proctitis who engage in receptive anal sex, which requires urgent attention. REPORTING METHOD Reporting follows the COREQ checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION A patient and public involvement group informed the development of the study design. The group reviewed public facing documents and interview guides. One member of the group provided comments on the identified themes.
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- Sara Ma
- School of Science, Technology & Health, York St John University, York, UK
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, York, UK
- Department of Health Sciences, The University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, The University of York, York, UK
- Hull York Medical School, York, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, The University of York, York, UK
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Touma N, Zanni L, Blanc P, Savoye G, Baeza-Velasco C. «Digesting Crohn's Disease»: The Journey of Young Adults since Diagnosis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7128. [PMID: 38002740 PMCID: PMC10672720 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227128] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Crohn's disease affects 2.5 million people in Europe (more than 100,000 people in France) and often occurs between the ages of 15 and 30, a period marked by self-construction. However, few studies have focused on the experience of the diagnosis during this sensitive developmental stage. This study aimed to qualitatively explore the experience of Crohn's disease in young adults since their diagnosis. Fifteen young adults (18-35 years) diagnosed with Crohn's disease participated in a semi-directive interview. Narrative data were subjected to a thematic analysis, and thirty percent of the interviews were double-coded. The results revealed an evolution of four main themes since diagnosis: (1) course of care, (2) illness perceptions, (3) disease management and (4) self-perception. For most participants, the onset of the disease was difficult, marked by severe symptoms requiring hospitalization, numerous medical examinations and sometimes several consultations before diagnosis. This journey was more difficult when it was associated with negative relations with the medical staff, who were sometimes perceived as unsupportive. Thus, some people described this diagnostic period as an "ordeal", while others experienced it as a "relief" from their suffering. The announcement of the diagnosis was often a "shock", an "upheaval" or a "downfall", followed by phases of denial associated with a desire to maintain a "normal life" and not to be defined by the disease. Despite a difficult start, most participants grew from their experience with CD, with a sense of a personal development that was made possible by self-regulation processes that enabled them to draw on their own experience and resources to adjust to their illness. By highlighting positive possibilities for evolution, this study suggests the importance of supporting the psychological resources of young adults by proposing, at an early stage, psychological support or therapies focused on acceptance and engagement.
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- Nathalie Touma
- Laboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France; (L.Z.); (C.B.-V.)
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- Laboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France; (L.Z.); (C.B.-V.)
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- Service d’Hépato-Gastroentérologie B, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, 371 Av. du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090 Montpellier, France;
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- Service d’Hépato-Gastroentérologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rouen, Université de Rouen Normandie, UMR 1073, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Laboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France; (L.Z.); (C.B.-V.)
- Département d’Urgences et Post-Urgences Psychiatriques, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, 371 Av. du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090 Montpellier, France
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Simeone S, Mercuri C, Cosco C, Bosco V, Pagliuso C, Doldo P. Enacted Stigma in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Italian Phenomenological Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11040474. [PMID: 36833009 PMCID: PMC9956300 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11040474] [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: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract that has a profound impact on the quality of life of those afflicted with it. The scientific literature shows how the quality of life of people with IBD influences and is influenced by the clinical manifestations of the disease. Strongly connected with excretory functions, which have always been taboo in society, these clinical manifestations can lead to stigmatizing behaviours. The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of the enacted stigma of people with IBD through Cohen's phenomenological method. Two main themes (stigma in the workplace and stigma in social life) and one subtheme (stigma in love life) emerged from the data analysis. The data analysis revealed that stigma is associated with a multitude of negative health outcomes for the people targeted by it and can add to the already complex physical, psychological and social burdens endured by people with IBD. Having a better understanding of the stigma attached to IBD will facilitate the development of care and training interventions that can improve the quality of life of people suffering from IBD.
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Green CR, Elwyn R, Hill N, Johnston-Ataata K, Kokanović R, Maylea C, McLoughlan G, Roberts R, Thomas SDM. A critical review of research into mental health consumers' perspectives on their physical health: Is there an absence of consumers in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of this research? Front Public Health 2023; 10:982339. [PMID: 36814954 PMCID: PMC9939465 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.982339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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We conducted a critical review, using systematic methods, of the literature examining mental health consumer perspectives on their physical and mental health in academic research published between 2005 and 2021. This review examined the inclusion, extent, type and centrality of consumer perspectives regarding their mental and physical health. The search produced 1,865 papers from which 116 met the inclusion criteria. Studies predominantly focused on consumers' individual experiences of their physical and mental health, including but not limited to their understandings and experiences of medication and associated risk factors. They also captured some social aspects of mental health consumers' physical health, including factors that impacted individual agency, stigma, and social and interpersonal factors. Structural factors affecting physical and mental health, such as accessibility of services and financial constraints, were also identified. The review revealed that in comparison to clinician perspectives, the direct representation of consumer perspectives was lacking. Similarly, while clinician and carer perspectives on structural factors were investigated, the consumer perspective in this area was missing. The review also found few genuine codesigned or coproduced research studies. To better identify and respond to the health needs as prioritized by consumers, this paper argues it is imperative that future studies prioritize codesigned and coproduced research. It is argued that a focus on "services as provided" rather than "services as received" has contributed to a lack of progress in addressing the life expectancy gap for consumers. It is recommended that journals, ethics committees and research policy organizations develop guidelines and standards to inform best practice in research on consumer perspectives and experience and to support the implementation of codesigned and/or coproduced approaches in future research. Respecting and including consumers as equal partners in the research process will lead to more meaningful insights to inform policy and practice and reduce the life expectancy gap for people living with mental health concerns.
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- Chloe R. Green
- School of Law, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Psychology and Social Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, QLD, Australia
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Law, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Business, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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- School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Feeney M, Chur-Hansen A, Mikocka-Walus A. People Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Want Multidisciplinary Healthcare: A Qualitative Content Analysis. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2022; 29:570-577. [PMID: 34185254 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-021-09801-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study reports on the preferences of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for their healthcare. Overall, 477 people with IBD responded to an open-ended survey question within a larger study. We qualitatively content-analysed these responses with open coding using NVivo. Respondents expressed a desire for (1) better communication, (2) multidisciplinary care, (3) better treatment, services and specialist care, (4) whole person care, (5) health promotion, (6) proactive healthcare, (7) fewer administrative issues and (8) improved hospital experience. Patients with IBD want patient-centred, multidisciplinary care. Healthcare professionals should facilitate patients' access to proactive care.
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- Meg Feeney
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, North Tce, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, North Tce, SA, 5005, Australia.
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia.
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Peters LA, Brown EM. The relationship between illness identity and the self-management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Br J Health Psychol 2022; 27:956-970. [PMID: 35118770 PMCID: PMC9540148 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12584] [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: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The psychological impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be profound, leading to challenges with illness self-management. One such impact can be an identity discrepancy, where illness identity is rejected as part of the self. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between illness identity and self-management of IBD. DESIGN A mixed-methods approach was taken using an online survey with 167 participants living with IBD. METHODS The Illness Identity Questionnaire and Patient Activation Measure were utilized to ascertain the correlational relationship between illness identity and self-management, triangulated with a thematic analysis of two open-ended questions on this topic. RESULTS The results revealed a statistically significant relationship after controlling for possible confounders of age, illness duration, illness severity, and number of comorbidities. Positive illness identity types (acceptance and enrichment) had a moderate, positive correlation with self-management. Negative identity types (rejection and engulfment) had a weak, negative correlation. This was supported by three main themes found from a thematic analysis and provided further insight into this relationship. Theme 1: negotiating with self as a process of acceptance; Theme 2: resigned acceptance that protects sense of self; and Theme 3: Self-management expands from behavioural strategies to psychological processes through acceptance. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the more illness is accepted into a sense of self, the better an individual is able to self-manage IBD as more psychological resources are activated. These findings provide individuals and clinicians alike insight into utilizing identity change to improve the overall self-management of IBD.
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Prasad SS, Walker MM, Talley NJ, Keely S, Kairuz T, Jones MP, Duncanson K. Healthcare Needs and Perceptions of People Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Australia: A Mixed-Methods Study. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2022; 4:otab084. [PMID: 36777548 PMCID: PMC9802190 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otab084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and indeterminate colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) that adversely affect the healthcare needs and quality of life (QoL) of people with IBD. The aim of this study was to explore the needs and perceptions of people with IBD in a primary care setting. Methods This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study consisted of a cross-sectional survey (included validated tools), followed by semistructured interviews on participants' perceptions: IBD management, healthcare professionals, IBD care, flare management, and pharmacist's IBD roles. Results Sixty-seven participants completed the survey, and 8 completed interviews. Quantitative findings: Age at diagnosis had significant association with medication nonadherence (P = .04), QoL (P = .04), and disease control (P = .01) among the respondents. The odds of medication nonadherence were 8 times (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 8.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.08, 60.10) higher among younger participants aged <30 years. Those diagnosed with CD (P = .02) reported more likely to have unfavorable perceptions of pharmacists' role in managing their IBD (AOR = 9.45, 95% CI = 1.57, 56.62) than those with UC and indeterminate colitis. Qualitative findings: General practitioners were considered the most important care provider and the first point of contact for patients in managing all aspects of IBD. Participants identified their key need to be timely access to specialized IBD care and found that other primary healthcare professionals lacked disease-specific knowledge for managing IBD. Conclusions Primary healthcare professionals are well positioned but need targeted training to influence the needs of IBD patients. The specialty role of an IBD educator could complement existing services to deliver and address patient-specific care.
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- Sharmila S Prasad
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia,NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia,Address correspondence to: Sharmila S. Prasad, MPharm, Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, University Dr, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia ()
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia,School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia,School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia,NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia,School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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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
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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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Popov J, Farbod Y, Chauhan U, Kalantar M, Hill L, Armstrong D, Halder S, Marshall JK, Moayyedi P, Kaasalainen S. Patients' Experiences and Challenges in Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Qualitative Approach. Clin Exp Gastroenterol 2021; 14:123-131. [PMID: 33953591 PMCID: PMC8088978 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s303688] [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: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and imposes a considerable psychological, social, and financial burden. While the relationship between disease activity and quality of life is well established, the subjective challenges of living with IBD are more difficult to assess, and suggestions for improving patient experiences are lacking. The aim of this paper was to explore the various challenges patients encounter in living with IBD and to propose suggestions for overcoming them. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study utilized a qualitative descriptive design with thematic content analysis. Patients were recruited from the Gastroenterology Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre from December 2014 to April 2015. Data were collected over the course of 5 focus group interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. RESULTS Seventeen patients aged 25 to 77 years old (mean age 43 years, SD 17 years) were interviewed. Fifteen patients were diagnosed with Crohn's disease and 2 patients were diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Findings were categorized into 18 subthemes which were grouped into 4 broader themes: awareness factor, psychosocial impacts, financial burden, and quality of care. CONCLUSION IBD is associated with complex personal challenges across various demographics. Identifying and meeting the unique needs of individual patients may be achieved through improving communication between patients and their healthcare providers. Family-based education approaches, individualized psychotherapy with therapists familiar with IBD, awareness initiatives addressed to important stakeholders, and patient involvement in community support groups may improve overall IBD care.
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- Jelena Popov
- Hamilton Health Sciences, Adult Digestive Diseases, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health, Cork, Ireland
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Adult Digestive Diseases, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Adult Digestive Diseases, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Hamilton Health Sciences, Adult Digestive Diseases, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology) and Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology) and Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology) and Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology) and Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Polidano K, Chew-Graham CA, Farmer AD, Saunders B. Access to Psychological Support for Young People Following Stoma Surgery: Exploring Patients' and Clinicians' Perspectives. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2021; 31:535-549. [PMID: 33228473 PMCID: PMC7802047 DOI: 10.1177/1049732320972338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Psychological problems are common among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) following stoma surgery. However, the ways in which stoma-related psychological needs are identified and addressed in health care settings remain unexplored. In this study, we investigated the perspectives of young people with a stoma and health care professionals about access to psychological support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with young people with an IBD stoma (18-29 years, n = 13) and health care professionals (n = 15), including colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, specialist nurses in IBD and stoma care, and general practitioners in England. Data collection and analysis were informed by constructivist grounded theory. Three analytic categories were developed: "initiating support-seeking," "affirming psychological needs," and "mobilizing psychological support," which capture young peoples' trajectory to access psychological support. Based on the findings, we highlight the need for both patients and health care professionals to assign greater priority to the identification of psychological symptoms post-stoma surgery. More effective care pathways, which include responsive psychological services, would enhance access to psychological support for young people with a stoma.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kay Polidano
- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, Stafford, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on Trent, United Kingdom
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Hanlon I, Hewitt C, Evans S, Taylor J, Selinger C, Mikocka-Walus A. Adapting 'Tame Your Gut' for patients with inflammatory bowel disease and co-morbid anxiety and/or depression. J Health Psychol 2020; 27:58-68. [PMID: 32693620 DOI: 10.1177/1359105320945001] [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] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This qualitative study collected stakeholders' views on adapting an existing online psychotherapy programme, 'Tame Your Gut', to the needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and comorbid anxiety and/or depression. Adult patients (n = 13) and health professionals (n = 12) participated in semi-structured focus groups or interviews, analysed with a thematic analysis. Patients had a generally positive attitude towards 'Tame Your Gut', while health professionals saw it as useful for selected patients only. Both groups indicated their preference for clinician-assisted online psychotherapy. 'Tame Your Gut' is acceptable to patients and health professionals but only when supported by clinicians.
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