Adolescent and caregiver perceptions of addressing mental health in inflammatory bowel disease

Adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an increased risk of anxiety and depression compared to peers, but availability of mental health services in IBD clinics does not meet patients' needs, and use of primary care services for mental health screening and care is low. This study provides qualitative data regarding adolescent and caregiver perspectives on addressing mental health in IBD. Interviews were conducted with adolescents with IBD and caregivers of adolescents with IBD. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed for prominent themes. Thirteen adolescents and fourteen caregivers were interviewed. Three primary themes emerged: mental health stigma makes discussing it more difficult, physician-adolescent trust makes conversations about mental health easier, and asking about mental health directly can help adolescents feel comfortable. Adolescents and caregivers highlighted the importance of considering each patient and their family individually when choosing how to discuss mental health. Fostering trust with adolescents with IBD is vital to addressing mental health. While encouraging standardized screening is important, the most patient-centered approach to mental health involves considering families individually to identify and address mental health challenges. Given the increased risk of anxiety and depression in pediatric patients with IBD, all providers encountering these patients should be equipped to discuss mental health non-judgmentally.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community - (2024) vom: 26. März, Seite 13674935241241350

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Berenblum Tobi, Catalina [VerfasserIn]
Vu, Maihan [VerfasserIn]
Díaz-González de Ferris, Maria E [VerfasserIn]
Semerzier, Sherritta [VerfasserIn]
Kappelman, Michael D [VerfasserIn]
deJong, Neal A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adolescent
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Journal Article
Mental health

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Date Revised 26.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1177/13674935241241350

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370195949