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Hawkins RL, Bull E. Healthcare professional communication behaviours, skills, barriers, and enablers: Exploring the perspectives of people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Health Psychol Open 2024; 11:20551029241257782. [PMID: 38832322 PMCID: PMC11145995 DOI: 10.1177/20551029241257782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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This qualitative study conceptualised effective communication behaviours of healthcare professionals (gastroenterologists, surgeons, nurses, and general practitioners) and explored communication barriers and facilitators from the perspective of adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Seventeen qualitative interviews were conducted with people living with IBD in the UK or USA (n = 17) and their spouses (n = 4). An inductive content analysis was firstly applied to participants' accounts to define which healthcare professionals' behaviours and skills were perceived as essential for effective communication. An inductive reflexive thematic analysis elucidated themes of perceived barriers and facilitators experienced when communicating with their IBD healthcare professionals. Thirty-three provider communication behaviours were grouped into nine healthcare professional skills. Five themes encompassed 11 barriers and facilitators: professionals' knowledge and behaviour, unequal power, patient navigation skills, time constraints and demand, and continuity and collaboration of care. For patients and some spouses, enhancing communication in IBD services means increasing patient, family, and health professional knowledge, encouraging collaborative partnership working, and promoting healthcare professional skills to communicate effectively within the reality of time restraints.
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- Rachel L Hawkins
- Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- The University of Sheffield, UK
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- The University of Manchester, UK
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Kacorova A, Williams ACDC. Making sense of pain in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): A qualitative study. Scand J Pain 2024; 24:sjpain-2024-0006. [PMID: 38830082 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2024-0006] [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: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, gastrointestinal tract condition, in which pain is one of the most widespread and debilitating symptoms, yet research about how individuals make sense of their IBD pain is lacking. The current study aimed to explore how individuals with IBD understand their pain. METHODS Twenty participants, recruited via the Crohn's & Colitis UK charity, were interviewed about their understanding of their IBD pain using the Grid Elaboration Method that elicits free associations on which it invites elaboration. Thematic analysis was used to organise transcribed verbatim data. RESULTS Three related themes - making sense of my pain, navigating my care and support and it takes its toll - comprising seven sub-themes, illustrated the ways in which participants made sense of pain experientially, multi-dimensionally, and in the broader context of IBD and its symptoms. The psychological impact of pain was evident across all interviews. CONCLUSIONS The findings are consistent with other research in IBD pain, demonstrating the importance of pain in IBD. Sense-making underpins both emotional and practical responses to pain and ideally is constructed as an integral part of clinical care of IBD.
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- Adela Kacorova
- North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom
- Research Department of Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology, University College London, Gower St., London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology, University College London, Gower St., London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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Baillie S, Norton C, Saxena S, Pollok R. Chronic abdominal pain in inflammatory bowel disease: a practical guide. Frontline Gastroenterol 2023; 15:144-153. [PMID: 38420131 PMCID: PMC10897648 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2023-102471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Pain is common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet many patients feel their pain is not addressed by healthcare professionals. Listening to a patient's concerns about pain, assessing symptoms and acknowledging the impact these have on daily life remain crucial steps in addressing pain in IBD. While acute pain may be effectively controlled by pain medication, chronic pain is more complex and often pharmacological therapies, particularly opioids, are ineffective. Low-dose tricyclic antidepressants and psychological approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, have shown some promise in offering effective pain management while lifestyle changes such as a trial of low-fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols diet in those with overlapping irritable bowel syndrome may also reduce pain. Patients benefit from a long-term, trusting relationship with their healthcare professional to allow a holistic approach combining pharmacological, psychological, lifestyle and dietary approaches to chronic pain. We present a practical review to facilitate management of chronic abdominal pain in IBD.
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- Samantha Baillie
- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Salwen-Deremer JK, Sun M. Management of Sleep and Fatigue in Gastrointestinal Patients. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2022; 51:829-847. [PMID: 36375999 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sleep is an essential physiologic process, and unfortunately, people with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions are more likely than people in the general population to experience poor sleep quality, sleep disorders, and fatigue. Herein, we present information on common sleep disorders, fatigue, and data on these problems in various GI populations. We also discuss several treatments for sleep concerns and emerging research on the use of these treatments in GI populations. Cases that illustrate the GI/sleep relationship are presented, in addition to guidance for your own practice and cultural considerations.
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- Jessica K Salwen-Deremer
- Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dartmouth College, 3 Maynard Street, Hanover, NH 03755, USA
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Gorbounova I, van Diggelen TR, Slack K, Murphy LK, Palermo TM. Appraisals of Pain in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Qualitative Study With Youth, Parents, and Providers. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2022; 4:otac040. [PMID: 36778512 PMCID: PMC9802382 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otac040] [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: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background Pain is a predominant symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and is influenced by cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors. The cognitive-affective model of symptom appraisal (CAMSA) has been used to understand how youth view symptoms in chronic conditions. We sought to (1) determine how youth with IBD and their parents appraise pain, and how their perspectives fit within CAMSA, and (2) explore health care providers' understanding and communication about pain. Methods Participants included 19 youth ages 10-17 years with chronic IBD pain and their parents, and 5 IBD providers from a gastroenterology clinic. Separate semi-structured qualitative interviews with youth, parents, and providers were conducted. Interview prompts were adapted from CAMSA, previous studies of pediatric pain and symptom monitoring, and a qualitative study in adults with IBD pain. Interviews were analyzed according to principles of reflexive thematic analysis. Results Three key components of CAMSA (IBD Threat, Fear/Worry, and Biased Attending) were identified in youth and parent dyads. Some youth showed Biased Attending, including difficulty disengaging, while other youth simply monitored pain. The overarching theme for provider interviews was Gastroenterologists view pain as a secondary (rather than primary) treatment issue. Conclusions CAMSA is potentially applicable to pain appraisal in youth with IBD and their parents. When health care providers communicate about pain, they should consider how symptom uncertainty may be influenced by threat, fear/worry, and biased attending. Further studies are needed to develop and test psychosocial interventions to reduce fear and threat of pain in youth with IBD in partnership with families and providers.
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- Irina Gorbounova
- Address correspondence to: Irina Gorbounova, MD, 593 Eddy Street, LL Providence, RI 02903, USA ()
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- WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, Washington, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Balbale SN, Iroz CB, Schäfer WLA, Johnson JK, Stulberg JJ. A Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Patient and Provider Perspectives on Pain Management Needs and Opioid Prescribing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2022; 4:otac033. [PMID: 36777413 PMCID: PMC9802220 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otac033] [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: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Recent data have shown high rates of opioid misuse among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. We conducted a qualitative study to explore IBD patient and provider perceptions and experiences with pain management and opioid prescribing. Methods We conducted a focus group with IBD patients and semistructured interviews with IBD-focused physicians and nurses. We used an inductive approach for analysis and the constant comparison method to develop and refine codes and identify prominent themes. We analyzed interview and focus group data concurrently to triangulate themes. Results Nine patients and 10 providers participated. We grouped themes into 3 categories: (1) current practices to manage pain; (2) perceived pain management challenges; and (3) suggestions to optimize pain management. In the first category (current practices), both patients and providers reported building long-term patient-provider relationships and the importance of exploring nonpharmacologic pain management strategies. Patients reported proactively trying remedies infrequently recommended by IBD providers. In the second category (pain management challenges), patients and providers reported concerns about opioid use and having limited options to treat pain safely. Patients discussed chronic pain and having few solutions to manage it. In the third category, providers shared suggestions for improvement such as increasing use of nonpharmacologic pain management strategies and enhancing care coordination. Conclusions Despite some common themes between the 2 groups, we identified some pain management needs (eg, addressing chronic pain) that matter to patients but were seldom discussed by IBD providers. Addressing these areas of potential disconnect is essential to optimize pain management safety in IBD care.
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- Salva N Balbale
- Address correspondence to: Salva N. Balbale, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N St Clair Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611, USA ()
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research, Institute of Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA,Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research, Institute of Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA,Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA,Department of Surgery, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA
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Fawson S, Dibley L, Smith K, Batista J, Artom M, Windgassen S, Syred J, Moss-Morris R, Norton C. Developing an Online Program for Self-Management of Fatigue, Pain, and Urgency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Patients' Needs and Wants. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:2813-2826. [PMID: 34146202 PMCID: PMC8214381 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07109-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a lifelong relapsing-remitting condition, characterized by troublesome symptoms including fatigue, pain, and bowel urgency. These symptoms can persist even in clinical remission and have a debilitating impact on social, work-related and intimate domains of life. Symptom self-management can be challenging for some patients, who could potentially benefit from an online self-management tool. AIMS We aimed to understand patients' symptom self-management strategies and preferred design for a future online symptom self-management intervention. METHODS Using exploratory qualitative methods, we conducted focus group and individual interviews with 40 people with IBD recruited from UK clinics and from community-dwelling members of the Crohn's and Colitis UK charity; data were collected using a digital audio recorder, and transcribed and anonymized by a third party (professional) transcriber. We used framework analysis for focus group data and thematic analysis for interview data. RESULTS The data provided three core themes: ways of coping; intervention functionality; and intervention content. Participants attempt to manage all three symptoms simultaneously, recognizing the combined influence of factors such as food, drink, stress, and exercise on all symptoms. They wanted an accessible online intervention functioning across several platforms, with symptom and medication management, and activity-tracking features. CONCLUSIONS Patients reported numerous ways of self-managing symptoms of fatigue, pain, and urgency/incontinence related to IBD and expressed their needs for content, design, and functionality of the proposed intervention. Based on this and existing intervention development literature, the IBD-BOOST online self-management intervention has now been developed and is undergoing testing.
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- Sophie Fawson
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Lifecourse Development, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, UK
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Sweeney L, Windgassen S, Artom M, Norton C, Fawson S, Moss-Morris R. A Novel Digital Self-management Intervention for Symptoms of Fatigue, Pain, and Urgency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Describing the Process of Development. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e33001. [PMID: 35583924 PMCID: PMC9161057 DOI: 10.2196/33001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Empirical studies and systematic reviews have demonstrated the role of biological, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors in fatigue, pain, and urgency in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Behavioral management that addresses the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors offered alongside medical treatment is seldom available to people with IBD. Digital interventions provide a potentially scalable and cost-effective way of providing behavioral support to patients. Objective This paper aimed to describe the process of developing a supported digital self-management intervention for fatigue, pain, and urgency in IBD using theory and evidence-based approaches and stakeholder input. Methods The Medical Research Council framework for complex health interventions and a person-based approach were used to guide intervention development, consulting with 87 patients with IBD and 60 nurses. These frameworks informed the selection and use of a theoretical model that subsequently guided cognitive behaviorally based intervention content. They also guided the design of tailored digital intervention pathways for individuals with IBD that matched the predominant symptoms. Results A transsymptomatic cognitive behavioral framework of symptom perpetuation was developed for the symptoms of fatigue, pain, and urgency in IBD. A logic model was used to define the intervention techniques. Patient feedback and qualitative interviews refined the website content and functionalities, including the use of visual aids, email reminders, and graphical tracking of symptoms. Nurse focus groups informed the volume and delivery model of the therapist facilitator support. Ratings of acceptability out of 10 following feasibility testing (31/87, 36%) demonstrated accessibility (scoring 9.43, SD 1.040), ease (scoring 8.07, SD 3.205), clarity, and the relevant tone of the intervention. The final intervention comprised 12 web-based sessions (8 core and 4 symptom-specific), with one 30-minute facilitator phone call following session 1 and subsequent on-site messaging. Conclusions The use of theory and integration of stakeholders’ views throughout informed the development of an evidence-based digital intervention for fatigue, pain, and urgency in IBD. This is the first web-based self-management intervention designed to address these multiple symptoms with the aim of improving the quality of life and reducing the symptom burden of IBD. The intervention is being tested in a large multicenter randomized controlled trial. Trial Registration ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN71618461; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN71618461
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- Louise Sweeney
- Health Psychology Section, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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Huisman D, Sweeney L, Bannister K, Moss-Morris R. Irritable bowel syndrome in inflammatory bowel disease: Distinct, intertwined, or unhelpful? Views and experiences of patients. COGENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/23311908.2022.2050063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Danielle Huisman
- Health Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Health Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Central Modulation of Pain, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Health Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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Bakshi N, Hart AL, Lee MC, Williams ACDC, Lackner JM, Norton C, Croft P. Chronic pain in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Pain 2021; 162:2466-2471. [PMID: 34534174 PMCID: PMC8442739 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Nikul Bakshi
- Research Department, Crohn's and Colitis UK, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Division of Anaesthesia, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, and Pain Management Centre, University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Division of Care for Long-Term Conditions, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College, London, United Kingdom
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis and Centre for Prognosis Research, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
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Patient Strategies for Managing the Vicious Cycle of Fatigue, Pain and Urgency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Impact, Planning and Support. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:3330-3342. [PMID: 33164146 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06698-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes inter-related symptoms of fatigue, pain and urgency which can persist in remission. AIM To understand how people with IBD experience and self-manage these symptoms and to inform the future development of an online self-management programme. METHODS Using exploratory qualitative methods, we recruited participants from clinic and community settings. Focus groups, conducted across the UK, were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed. Transcripts were analysed over four rounds using framework analysis. Eight patients were consulted to agree the final structure of data and themes. RESULTS Seven focus groups were held; five gave useable data. Twenty-six participants (15 female; ages 21-60 years; disease duration 2-40 years) with Crohn's disease (n = 10), ulcerative colitis (n = 14) and IBD-unclassified (n = 2) attended one of these five focus groups. Three core themes emerged: The Negative Impact of Symptoms, Positively Taking Control and Seeking and Receiving Support. The persistent, often stark impact of multiple co-existing symptoms on physical and emotional wellbeing can force unwanted adjustments and limitations in working, social and intimate arenas of life. Unpredictable symptoms are challenging and impact each other in negative vicious cycles. Managing diet, pacing, accepting background levels of fatigue, pain and urgency, seeking support, exercising and attending to mental wellbeing, are all perceived as helpful in self-managing symptoms. CONCLUSION Fatigue, pain and urgency are troublesome for patients, especially in combination, suggesting that these should be addressed simultaneously by clinicians. Participants reported several strategies for self-management, providing patient-focused evidence to inform future development of a self-management intervention programme.
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Ahola Kohut S, Martincevic I, Turrell SL, Church PC, Walters TD, Weiser N, Iuliano A. Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Nutrition Workshop for Parents of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Initial Effectiveness. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8050396. [PMID: 34069305 PMCID: PMC8156170 DOI: 10.3390/children8050396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Parents of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are important members of their healthcare team and influence their child’s adaptation to disease. The primary aim of this research was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a three-session online parent workshop based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and address concerns about eating well and nutrition in IBD. The secondary aim was to explore the initial effectiveness of this workshop in parent reported psychological flexibility, mindfulness, experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, valued living, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. We used a single arm pragmatic prospective study design with parents of children attending the IBD program at a tertiary pediatric healthcare centre in Canada. Mixed methods patient reported outcomes were measured at baseline, immediate post participation, and 3 months post participation in the workshop. Thirty-seven parents enrolled in the study and feasibility and acceptability goals were largely met. Parents qualitatively described changes to their parenting, what aspects of the workshop were most helpful, and targeted feedback on how to improve workshop. Findings suggest that providing parents of children with IBD a brief online ACT workshop including nutrition guidance is feasible and leads to changes in parenting behaviours.
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- Sara Ahola Kohut
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; (P.C.C.); (T.D.W.)
- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; (N.W.); (A.I.)
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Clinical Dietetics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; (P.C.C.); (T.D.W.)
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; (P.C.C.); (T.D.W.)
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; (N.W.); (A.I.)
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada; (N.W.); (A.I.)
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Sweeney L, Moss-Morris R, Czuber-Dochan W, Norton C. Pain management in inflammatory bowel disease: feasibility of an online therapist-supported CBT-based self-management intervention. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:95. [PMID: 33863398 PMCID: PMC8050888 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00829-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic pain is a poorly managed symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has an evidence base in functional gastrointestinal conditions and chronic pain. This study aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 9-week online facilitator-supported CBT intervention, tailored for people with chronic IBD-related pain. DESIGN A single-arm pre-post design with nested qualitative interviews was used. Twenty individuals with IBD and chronic pain were recruited through an online IBD charity and had consented to research in a previous survey or responded to an online charity advert. Individuals who indicated a pain-interference score of ≥ 4/10 (Brief Pain Inventory) and met inclusion criteria were invited to take part. Outcomes included recruitment and retention rates, pain interference and severity, quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial measures. RESULTS Of 145 individuals contacted, 55 (37.9%) responded. Two individuals were recruited from the study advertisement. Twenty out of 57 (35.1%) met screening and eligibility criteria. Eighty-five percent of the sample engaged with intervention sessions and 55% completed at least 5/9 sessions. Eighty percent of recruited participants completed the post-intervention questionnaire at week 9. The mean score for overall acceptability was 43.4 (0-70). Qualitative feedback demonstrated the value of thought monitoring and facilitator support. Scores improved for QoL and pain self-efficacy and reduced for depression, anxiety, pain catastrophising and avoidance resting behaviour. CONCLUSIONS Online CBT for chronic IBD-related pain appears feasible and acceptable. The study suggests positive effects for improving QoL and reducing psychological distress; however, online and face-to-face recruitment methods are recommended and establishing efficacy through larger randomised controlled trials is required.
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- Louise Sweeney
- Health Psychology Section, King's College London, London, UK.
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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