Gastroenterology

Bennett, Paul

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“…The IBS patient group displayed more anxious, repetitive and compulsive behaviour, as well as a greater preoccupation with their physical condition. This result was expected in that the physical symptoms of IBS are noted to restrict an individual's activity to a fairly large extent (Bennett, 1989). In fact, Lydiard…”

Section: Self-concept Andthe Intra-psychic Relationshipmentioning

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Self-Concept and Relational Concomitants of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

Day

Stuart²,

Pretorius³

2001

South African Journal of Psychology

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common conditions referred to gastroenterologists, but one of the least well understood. Part of the reason for this is the lack of consensus of opinion regarding the nature of the complaint. A growing body of evidence attests to the fact that, although certain physiological mechanisms exist that may contribute to the disorder, psychological factors also play an important role in the pathogenesis of IBS in a significant proportion of the patients. In particular, a variety of investigations point to a relationship between self-concept and supportive relationships as being important determinants in health outcomes. The purpose of the study was to determine whether statistically significant differences could be found between individuals suffering from IBS and healthy controls in terms of their self-concept and level of adjustment in terms of relationships, by analysing the results obtained on two psychometric questionnaires, namely the Personal, Home, Social and Formal Relations Questionnaire, and the Adolescent Self-Concept Scale. Statistically significant differences were found between a group of IBS sufferers and a non-IBS control group on the following sub-scales of the Personal, Home, Social and Formal relations Questionnaire: Self-esteem, Nervousness, Health, Family Influences, Personal Influences, Sociability – G, and Moral Sense, with the IBS group achieving higher on these sub-scales. Statistically significant differences were also found in the following dimensions of the Adolescent Self-Concept Scale: Physical Self, Personal Self, Family Self, and Social Self, with the IBS group again achieving higher on these dimensions than the non-IBS group.

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Section: Self-concept Andthe Intra-psychic Relationshipmentioning

confidence: 81%

Self-Concept and Relational Concomitants of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

Day

Stuart²,

Pretorius³

2001

South African Journal of Psychology

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Inflammatory bowel disease 3: importance of partnership in care

Rowlinson¹

1999

Br J Nurs

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In the preceding articles (Vol 8(13): 858-62; Vol 8(14): 926-30), the pathogenesis and aetiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its medical and surgical treatment options were considered. In this final part of the series, the concept of an alliance between the patient with IBD and healthcare professionals in terms of healthcare choices is examined. The article explores the role of the clinical nurse specialist in IBD in relation to education, psychological support and compliance with treatment regimens. There is also a discussion of the social and psychological impact of IBD on the patient, and an exploration of the positive effects such a participatory relationship may have on health and quality of life.

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Gastroenterology

Cited by 2 publications

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Self-Concept and Relational Concomitants of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

Self-Concept and Relational Concomitants of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

Inflammatory bowel disease 3: importance of partnership in care

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