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  • Gastroenterology
  • Qualitative Health Research

Background:

  • Delayed diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases presents a persistent challenge.
  • Indeterminate gut behaviors are often early, difficult-to-classify symptoms of GI conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient perspectives on the delayed diagnosis of gut diseases.
  • Investigate patient understanding of gut symptoms and their healthcare-seeking experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 44 interviews with individuals in New Zealand.
  • Participants included those with diagnosed gut disease and others with symptoms but no diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • A significant subgroup (22 participants) experienced prolonged periods with troublesome gut behaviors before diagnosis.
  • Patients struggled to define 'normal' gut function, impacting healthcare-seeking timing.
  • Experiences with healthcare were often frustrating, delaying diagnosis and sometimes leading to feelings of abandonment.

Conclusions:

  • Indeterminate gut behaviors pose challenges for both patients and clinicians in determining the need for investigation.
  • Effective communication and patient support are crucial gaps in managing delayed gut disease diagnosis.