Stigma and irritable bowel syndrome: a taboo subject?

Hearn, Mark; Whorwell, Peter J.; Vasant, Dipesh H.

doi:10.1016/s2468-1253(19)30348-6

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“…This is clearly important as diagnostic delays and lack of knowledge may explain the high incidence of inappropriate surgical interventions that have not only been identified in this survey, but also in several clinical studies 12,14,27 . Delayed diagnosis may also significantly impact the patients' psychological well‐being 28 and have been shown in other functional gastrointestinal disorders to be associated with stigmatization 29 . Therefore, there is a clear need to raise awareness of CIPO and ED with appropriate educational strategies among the wider clinical community including gastroenterologists and associated specialists such as surgeons and dieticians in order to prevent diagnostic delays, potentially hazardous surgical interventions, and improve clinical outcomes.…”

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confidence: 84%

An international survey on clinicians' perspectives on the diagnosis and management of chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction and enteric dysmotility

Vasant

Pironi

Barbara

et al. 2020

Neurogastroenterology Motil

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An international survey on clinicians' perspectives on the diagnosis and management of chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction and enteric dysmotility

Vasant

Pironi

Barbara

et al. 2020

Neurogastroenterology Motil

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“…Three types of stigma are recognized; perceived stigma which describes an individual's expectation of discrimination due to stigma; enacted stigma which describes discrimination due to stigma; and internalized stigma where an individual begins to view themselves as tainted or discredited due to a stigmatized attribute or condition they possess. [52][53][54] IBS can be stigmatizing on several levels. Firstly, it is a condition which involves the bowels, which can be a taboo subject for many cultures and societies.…”

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Understanding racial disparities in the care of patients with irritable bowel syndrome: The need for a unified approach

Sasegbon

Vasant

2021

Neurogastroenterology Motil

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The study by Silvernale et al 1 in this issue of Neurogastroenterology & Motility has provided an important insight into racial disparities in the care of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Following critical events over the past 12 months, this comes at a time where there is a heightened global awareness of the need to address inherent racial disparities within society brought to the forefront by the death of George Floyd in the United States (US) and the subsequent Black Lives Matter movement. The term racial disparity is used in this context, rather than the term racial difference, as the implication is that some observed differences in society as whole or in health care more specifically are caused by underlying inequity. With regards to healthcare provision and patient outcomes, these racial disparities have been

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“…Although previous systemic reviews suggested that doctor-patient communication was important in promoting cooperation in mental health care, 2 it is still a challenging task to help patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) to establish the right knowledge of the diseases and treatments. 3 We have been trying to explore possible strategies to alleviate stigma attached to FGIDs and antidepressants.…”

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confidence: 99%