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Schubach A, Quigley BM, Lackner JM, Gudleski GD. Somatization Mediates the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Pain Ratings in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. J Clin Gastroenterol 2024:00004836-990000000-00259. [PMID: 38266076 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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GOALS To identify potential mechanisms by which childhood trauma may lead to the adult development of abdominal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). BACKGROUND Patients with IBS frequently report a history of childhood trauma. The pathophysiology by which abdominal pain arises in patients with IBS is multidimensional, consisting of both peripheral factors, such as altered motility, inflammation, and bacterial overgrowth, as well as central factors, such as psychological distress and neuro-hormonal dysregulation. STUDY Adult psychological factors (anxiety, depression, and somatization) were examined to determine if they mediate the relationship between retrospective reports of childhood trauma and current adult IBS abdominal symptoms in a study of 436 patients (M age=41.6, 79% F) meeting Rome III diagnosis criteria. Childhood trauma was measured using retrospective questions assessing physical and sexual abuse. Psychological factors in adulthood were measured with the subscales of the Brief Symptom Inventory-18. Outcome variables included adult IBS symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and satisfaction with bowel habits from the IBS Symptoms Severity Scale. RESULTS Results indicated that somatization mediated the relationship between childhood abuse and abdominal pain and bloating but not bowel satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS This study provides insight into the multifactorial nature of IBS-associated abdominal pain in patients with a history of childhood trauma, elucidating the need for a trauma-informed treatment approach for patients with histories of abuse.
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- Abigail Schubach
- Department of Medicine, Division of Behavioral Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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Ataman-Millhouse LM, Monahan P, Willingham R, Vigone G, Soulakis M, Gadea J, Jiménez-Movilla M, Romar R, Cánovas S, Woodruff TK, Duncan FE. Broadening the educational pipeline: the global landscape of master of science programs in reproductive science and medicine. Biol Reprod 2022; 107:664-675. [PMID: 35639631 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac113] [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: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Reproductive health underpins overall health and thus research in reproductive science and medicine is essential. This requires a pipeline of trained scientists and clinicians, which is challenging given the relatively small size of the field. Educational programs outside the traditional doctorate or medical degrees are needed to generate and maintain a well-trained reproductive science and medicine workforce. Master's programs have gained traction as a viable way for students to receive educational value relative to their career goals. Our hypothesis is master's degree programs in the fundamental, applied, and allied health reproductive fields broadens the workforce and increases impact. An internet web search identified 73 programs that conferred a MS degree in the areas of animal science, clinical/embryology, and reproductive health/biology. These programs are spread across the globe in Europe (47%), North America (23%), Asia (14%), South America (7%), Oceania (5%), and Africa (4%). To evaluate global exemplars, we profiled the mission and structure, curriculum, and program impact of two established master's degree programs: the Master of Science in Reproductive Science and Medicine at Northwestern University in the United States and the Biology and Technology of Reproduction in Mammals at the University of Murcia in Spain. Elements of infrastructure and support, program connectivity, and alumni networks were analyzed for their role in the success of the programs. These two programs have formally trained >375 individuals, demonstrating master's degree programs in reproductive science are an important educational mechanism. The educational best practices shared here serve as templates for expanding training programs worldwide.
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- Lauren M Ataman-Millhouse
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Physiology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca), Murcia, Spain.,International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca), Murcia, Spain.,International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca), Murcia, Spain.,International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca), Murcia, Spain.,International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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Grill JD, Holbrook A, Pierce A, Hoang D, Gillen DL. Attitudes toward Potential Participant Registries. J Alzheimers Dis 2017; 56:939-946. [PMID: 28106553 PMCID: PMC5533604 DOI: 10.3233/jad-160873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Difficult participant recruitment is a consistent barrier to successful medical research. Potential participant registries represent an increasingly common intervention to overcome this barrier. A variety of models for registries exist, but few data are available to instruct their design and implementation. To provide such data, we surveyed 110 cognitively normal research participants enrolled in a longitudinal study of aging and dementia. Seventy-four (67%) individuals participated in the study. Most (78%, CI: 0.67, 0.87) participants were likely to enroll in a registry. Willingness to participate was reduced for registries that required enrollment through the Internet using a password (26%, CI: 0.16, 0.36) or through email (38%, CI: 0.27, 0.49). Respondents acknowledged their expectations that researchers share information about their health and risk for disease and their concerns that their data could be shared with for-profit companies. We found no difference in respondent preferences for registries that shared contact information with researchers, compared to honest broker models that take extra precautions to protect registrant confidentiality (28% versus 30%; p = 0.46). Compared to those preferring a shared information model, respondents who preferred the honest broker model or who lacked model preference voiced increased concerns about sharing registrant data, especially with for-profit organizations. These results suggest that the design of potential participant registries may impact the population enrolled, and hence the population that will eventually be enrolled in clinical studies. Investigators operating registries may need to offer particular assurances about data security to maximize registry enrollment but also must carefully manage participant expectations.
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- Joshua D. Grill
- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Statistics, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Statistics, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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Kluding PM, Denton J, Jamison TR, Brooks W, Blackwell K, Lantos JD, Waitman LR, McMahon TM, Choudhary A, Bott MJ, Greiner A, Klaus S, O'Brien-Ladner A, Aaronson LS, Burns J, Barohn R. Frontiers: Integration of a Research Participant Registry with Medical Clinic Registration and Electronic Health Records. Clin Transl Sci 2015; 8:405-11. [PMID: 26243261 DOI: 10.1111/cts.12309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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- Patricia M Kluding
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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