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Mind-Body Interventions for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ann Ming Yeh1, Anava Wren2, Brenda Golianu3
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. annming@stanford.edu.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 4, 2017
Summary
Mind-body interventions show promise as complementary treatments for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These approaches may help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for children with IBD.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Pediatric autoimmune diseases
Background:
- Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves chronic gastrointestinal inflammation.
- The brain-gut connection significantly impacts IBD, evidenced by mood disorders and stress-related flares.
- Standard medical treatments can be augmented by complementary therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evidence for mind-body interventions in pediatric IBD.
- To explore the role of the brain-gut axis in pediatric IBD management.
- To provide a case study and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of mind-body interventions for pediatric IBD.
- Analysis of the impact of the brain-gut connection on IBD.
- Case study illustration.
Main Results:
- Emerging evidence supports mind-body interventions as adjuncts to medical care.
- Psychosocial factors demonstrably influence IBD flares and symptoms.
- Mind-body techniques show potential for symptom management in pediatric IBD.
Conclusions:
- Mind-body interventions offer a promising avenue for managing pediatric IBD.
- Further research is warranted to optimize these approaches.
- Integrating mind-body therapies can enhance holistic care for IBD patients.