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Multidisciplinary Treatment Reduces Pain and Increases Function in Children With Functional Gastrointestinal

Beate Beinvogl1, Elizabeth Burch1, Julie Snyder1

  • 1Center for Motility and Functional Disorders, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology : the Official Clinical Practice Journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
|July 29, 2018
PubMed

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Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children and adolescents significantly impact life quality. This study evaluated a multidisciplinary program for severe FGIDs, addressing a gap in evidence for such treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Child Psychology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are prevalent in pediatric populations.
  • FGIDs lead to significant morbidity, including school absenteeism and reduced quality of life.
  • The biopsychosocial model best explains FGIDs, suggesting a need for integrated treatment approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of a multidisciplinary treatment program for children and adolescents with severe FGIDs.
  • To provide evidence for the benefits of integrated care in managing pediatric FGIDs.
  • To describe the outcomes of a specialized FGID program.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients with severe FGIDs treated in a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes based on symptom severity, functional impairment, and quality of life metrics.
  • Description of the components of the multidisciplinary intervention.

Main Results:

  • Children with severe FGIDs experienced positive outcomes following multidisciplinary treatment.
  • The integrated approach addressed the complex interplay of biological and psychosocial factors.
  • Detailed outcomes data will be presented to support treatment efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary programs are effective in managing severe functional gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents.
  • This study provides much-needed evidence for the efficacy of integrated FGID treatment.
  • Optimizing care for pediatric FGIDs requires a comprehensive, biopsychosocial approach.

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