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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between patient deaths in hospital wards and medical students’ emotional distress: evidence from two newly established medical schools in Zimbabwe

Frontiers in Psychiatry
Patient deaths in hospital wards can have serious emotional and psychological impacts on medical students in the clinical training phase. While the literature reports various levels of distress caused by patient deaths among medical students globally ...
Mqemane Tshababa, Regis Chireshe, Julia Mutambara, Mokoena Patronella Maepa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Engagement Patterns With an Artificial Intelligence Health Coach for Systemic Sclerosis Self‐Management: A Mixed Methods Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective To evaluate utility of an artificial intelligence (AI) health coach for systemic sclerosis (SSc) self‐management and identify patterns associated with participant engagement. Methods We conducted a mixed methods study in which an AI health coach, powered by a large language model (LLM), was used to support self‐management for SSc.
Nirali Shah, Melanie Morris, Cristina Daraban, Sophia Johnson, Susan L. Murphy   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening for distress in cancer patients: A multicenter, nationwide study in Italy

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Routine screening for distress is internationally recommended as a necessary standard for good cancer care, given its high prevalence and negative consequences on quality of life.
CAPOVILLA E., COSTANTINI A., TORTA R., BELLANI M., on behalf of the the Italian Society of Psycho Oncology Distress Thermometer Study Group Coauthors, JOHANSEN C., ANNUNZIATA M. A., GRITTI P., GRASSI, Luigi   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Caregiver Perspectives on the Burden of Disease and Treatment in Uncontrolled Gout

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Uncontrolled gout (UG) refers to persistently elevated serum urate (SU) levels >6 mg/dL and ongoing gout symptoms despite use of urate‐lowering therapy (ULT). The objective of this study was to evaluate the burden associated with informal caregiving for individuals with UG.
Angelo Gaffo, Bhavisha Desai, Abiola Oladapo, Nana Kragh, Rebekah Zincavage, Brad Padilla, Naomi Schlesinger   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Associated With Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Among People Meeting Criteria: Results From UK Biobank

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) is challenging due to the absence of definitive biomarkers, numerous overlapping comorbidities, and its reliance on patient‐reported symptoms. Discrepancies between diagnostic criteria and clinical practice imply the possibility of diagnostic biases, complicating timely and accurate identification.
Sung‐A Kim, Gary J. Macfarlane, Marcus J. Beasley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distinguishing emotional distress from mental disorder: A qualitative exploration of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ).

Primary care clinicians see people experiencing the full range of mental health problems. Determining when symptoms reflect disorder is complex. The Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) uniquely distinguishes general distress from depressive and
Chew-Graham, Carolyn A, Santer, Miriam, Kendrick, Tony, Holt, Sian, Newman, Sonia, Moore, Michael, Smith, Debs, Geraghty, Adam W A, Bowers, Hannah, Stuart, Beth, Little, Paul, Mistry, Manoj, Richards, Al, van Marwijk, Harm, Terluin, Berend, Rathod, Shanaya   +15 more
core   +1 more source

MORAL DISTRESS.

Australian nursing & midwifery journal, 2016
Australia has an ageing nursing workforce with many nurses due to retire (Health Workforce Australia, 2014). Coupled with increasing service demands, the need for workers will outstrip the supply (CEPAR - ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, 2014).
Burston, Adam, Eley, Robert, Parker, Deborah, Tuckett, Anthony   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Facial Cosmetic Therapy Use Among Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: An Australian Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with numerous facial manifestations for which patients may engage in cosmetic therapies. It is unclear how patients with SSc use these therapies. This study sought to characterize patient engagement and experiences with cosmetic therapies for SSc‐related and non‐SSc–related facial changes.
Zachary Warren, Diane Apostolopoulos, Gene‐Siew Ngian, Amanda M. Saracino, Laura Ross, Nava Ferdowsi, Jennifer Walker, Cindy Hall, Kim Griggs, Susanna Proudman, Wendy Stevens, Joanne Sahhar   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of positive and negative spiritual experiences on distress and the moderating role of mindfulness [PDF]

, 2009
Both spiritual experiences and mindfulness as a psychological variable have been identified as components of wellbeing and health. As there is uncertainty about their relationship, we have investigated the impact of spiritual experiences and mindfulness ...
Kohls, Niko, Lewith, George, Lewith, G, George Lewith, Niko Kohls, Harald Walach, Walach, Harald   +6 more
core   +1 more source