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Study of irritable bowel syndrome and co-existing psychological illness.
- Source :
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Nurse researcher [Nurse Res] 2014 Mar; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 27-31. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Aim: To assess the feasibility of using qualitative methods to explore psychological comorbidities associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).<br />Background: IBS is a condition that often has a significant effect on quality of life. It has a high prevalence of co-existing psychological illness, which has been associated with more severe and persistent symptoms and an increased need for specialist referral. Only a small number of research studies have explored patients' perceptions and experiences of IBS, particularly when they are compounded by the presence of psychological comorbidity.<br />Data Sources: Semi-structured interview methods were used to explore the patients' experiences and perceptions of IBS and co-existing psychological illness.<br />Review Methods: All interview data were transcribed before conducting a thematic analysis.<br />Discussion: The paper reports the methods used to conduct a small feasibility study and discusses and justifies these methods. Methodological issues and the implications these may have on the conduct of the study are presented and critically discussed.<br />Conclusion: Important issues were identified during the design and conduct of the feasibility study relating to the quality of participant information, participant recruitment and the suitability of the proposed methods.<br />Implications for Research/practice: Semi-structured interviews are suitable methods for exploring complex issues such as the psychological comorbidities associated with IBS. Further research should explore the patient perception and experience of concomitant psychological illness, which would help researchers develop effective interventions for patients with IBS.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Comorbidity
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Irritable Bowel Syndrome epidemiology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome nursing
Male
Mental Disorders epidemiology
Mental Disorders nursing
Middle Aged
Qualitative Research
Young Adult
Irritable Bowel Syndrome psychology
Mental Disorders psychology
Nursing Methodology Research methods
Research Design
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1351-5578
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Nurse researcher
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24673350
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7748/nr2014.03.21.4.27.e1228