Open AccessPsychosocial Issues in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Author(s) -
Mackner Laura M.,
Greenley Rachel Neff,
Szigethy Eva,
Herzer Michele,
Deer Kate,
Hommel Kevin A.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3182841263
Subject(s) - psychosocial , medicine , psychological intervention , disease , inflammatory bowel disease , quality of life (healthcare) , psychopathology , social support , psychiatry , family medicine , nursing , psychotherapist , pathology , psychology
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can affect many areas of psychosocial functioning, and comprehensive medical care includes consideration of psychosocial issues as well as disease factors. The purpose of this clinical report is to review research on psychosocial functioning in pediatric IBD and to provide recommendations for care providers in the areas of psychopathology, health‐related quality of life, and social, family, and school functioning. Youth with IBD are at increased risk for difficulty in all areas reviewed, and many psychosocial factors are associated with disease activity, which highlights the importance of monitoring psychosocial functioning as part of clinical care. Several interventions have empirical support or show promise for addressing psychosocial difficulty, and recommendations for monitoring and treating these issues are provided.