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View article: Disclosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis Exploring the Experience of, and Barriers and Facilitators to, Self-Disclosure
Disclosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis Exploring the Experience of, and Barriers and Facilitators to, Self-Disclosure Open
Due to its invisible nature, individuals must make decisions around self-disclosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Existing reviews have explored stigma as a barrier to disclosing IBD; however, other factors potentially affecting disclo…
View article: A real-world longitudinal study implementing digital screening and treatment for distress in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): The COMPASS-IBD study protocol
A real-world longitudinal study implementing digital screening and treatment for distress in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): The COMPASS-IBD study protocol Open
NCT05330299 (clinicaltrials.gov).
View article: Managing pain in people with Crohn's Disease: study protocol for a feasibility testing of an Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy intervention.
Managing pain in people with Crohn's Disease: study protocol for a feasibility testing of an Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy intervention. Open
This study will assess the feasibility of a group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention to reduce the impact of abdominal pain and its associated psychological burden in people with Crohn’s disease (CD). Background: Ch…
View article: P332 Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is acceptable and effective at reducing psychological distress in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
P332 Group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is acceptable and effective at reducing psychological distress in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Open
Background ACT is a psychological therapy designed to increase psychological flexibility and improve how people relate to difficulties. It has been found to be efficacious with a range of difficulties (Gloster et al, 2020) but is increasin…
View article: Depression, anxiety, and stress among inflammatory bowel disease patients during COVID‐19: A UK cohort study
Depression, anxiety, and stress among inflammatory bowel disease patients during COVID‐19: A UK cohort study Open
Background and Aim Patients with chronic diseases are believed to be at increased risk of mental health conditions during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We aimed to assess the incidence of psychological morbidity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD…
View article: P620 Differences in illness perceptions of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) between Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) and patients in a UK tertiary IBD centre
P620 Differences in illness perceptions of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) between Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) and patients in a UK tertiary IBD centre Open
Background The common sense model of illness (Leventhal et al 1997) suggests that illness perceptions influence coping strategies and outcomes. Negative perceptions of IBD are associated with poorer psychological and physical health, quali…
View article: P128 Depression, anxiety and stress among Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients during COVID-19: A UK cohort study
P128 Depression, anxiety and stress among Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients during COVID-19: A UK cohort study Open
Background Patients with chronic diseases, particularly those requiring immunosuppression, are thought to be at increased risk of poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few studies have assessed the mental health of such…
View article: P328 Psychological need in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in secondary care
P328 Psychological need in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in secondary care Open
Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 17% of the UK population. Most treatments focus on managing the physical symptoms, however, IBS is associated with a wide range of psychological factors. The aim of this study was to inve…
View article: P357 Analysis of referrals to a new IBD psychology service:experience of a UK tertiary IBD Centre
P357 Analysis of referrals to a new IBD psychology service:experience of a UK tertiary IBD Centre Open
Introduction Psychological support is increasingly being called for by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the services supporting them. The IBD standards (IBDUK, 2019) state that all newly diagnosed patients, patients with …
View article: The effects of COVID‐19 on IBD prescribing and service provision in a UK tertiary centre
The effects of COVID‐19 on IBD prescribing and service provision in a UK tertiary centre Open
We observed prescribing differences during COVID-19, bypassing the initiation of immunomodulators and/or anti-TNF therapy in favour of vedolizumab with a reduction in immunomodulator prescribing. We also observed a rapid reorganisation of …
View article: Family-inclusive practice in a psychiatric intensive care unit
Family-inclusive practice in a psychiatric intensive care unit Open
Aims and Method The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends involving the families of patients admitted to psychiatric hospital care, without specific guidance on how to do it. To improve family involvement in a Nation…
View article: Wellbeing in working mothers
Wellbeing in working mothers Open
Background: Becoming a mother is a period of transition for women and during this period many of them return to work.
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\nAims: The aim of the study was to explore psychological distress when returning to work after maternity leave. Vari…