Showing papers by "Robert G. Maunder published in 1999"
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TL;DR: The results confirm that sex has a significant influence on a number of illness concerns, particularly concerns related to self-image and relationships, and should be considered in the treatment of IBD.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Identifying the normal concerns of people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease (CD) facilitates a comprehensive approach to their medical care. Clinically, it can be easily appreciated that the concerns of men and women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may differ and that this may have a substantial impact on both coping and treatment decisions. However, sex differences have received little empirical study.
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TL;DR: A model of normal psychosocial adjustment to IBD and the interventions which can improve difficulties with adjustment will facilitate rational therapeutic intervention and needed research in this area.
Abstract: Background: There is no consensus about the most appropriate psychosocial interventions for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or the most appropriate criteria by which to
33 citations