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Health anxiety and work loss in patients diagnosed with serrated polyposis syndrome: A cross sectional study
Angus Thompson1, Natalie R Dierick1, Louise Heiniger2
1School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie 2444, New South Wales, Australia.
Background:
Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) is a polyposis condition with neoplastic potential, but its psychological impact is not well understood.
Aim:
To assess health anxiety prevalence in a regional Australian cohort of SPS patients and explore factors influencing it, including workforce impacts of regular surveillance.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study screened patients aged 18-65 undergoing colonoscopy in a regional gastroenterology practice between January 2015 and June 2022. Eligible SPS patients were invited to participate. Data included the Short Health Anxiety Inventory, employment status, and previous demographic and medical findings.
Results:
Health anxiety was found in 21.57% of SPS patients, with anxious patients being significantly more concerned about surveillance (OR = 7.70). Patients lost an average of 11.04 work hours per colonoscopy.
Conclusion:
Health anxiety in SPS patients aligns with rates in other gastroenterology populations. Identifying it may improve management, though further research is needed to better understand prevalence and care improvements.
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