Multicultural factors in the treatment of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders

Sperber, Ami D.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-813037-7.00040-6

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“…The study used a single recruitment site and whilst this facilitated sample homogeneity, likely introduced some systematic bias with regard to a lack of socio-economic, geographical and ethnic diversity within the sample. This is particularly important given the recognised impact of culture on explanatory models of illness and expectations of health professionals in FGIDs, which has been shown to create potential for miscommunication and poorer health outcomes (Sperber, 2020).…”

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The experiences of adolescents diagnosed with functional gastrointestinal disorders: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Woodham

David

Cooper

et al. 2021

Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry

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The aim of this study was to provide a qualitative perspective of adolescents’ experiences of functional gastrointestinal disorders. In-depth semi structured interviews were conducted with eleven adolescents aged 11–16. The transcripts were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Three superordinate themes were identified: 1) The journey to diagnosis: the good, the bad and the unknown; 2) Making sense of ‘functional’: the search for meaning; and 3) To share or conceal?: the impact of anticipated stigma on peer disclosure. The themes highlighted a complex process of meaning-making, with limited information about their diagnosis impacting on approaches to self-management and peer disclosure. Findings suggest adolescents would benefit from developmentally appropriate information and resources about the biopsychosocial aetiology of their presentation. It is considered that this may lead to greater self-efficacy in self-management of symptoms and reduce potential for perceived and self-stigma. Further implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed.

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Section: Methodological Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%