Psychological and social factors associated with pain in inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic literature review of the evidence in adult and pediatric studies

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Background: Pain is commonly experienced in both active and dormant inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Psychological and social factors, which can be key to pain experience, have been relatively neglected; the only prior comprehensive review focused solely on studies of adults. The present review, therefore, sought to systematically examine relationships between pediatric and adult experience of pain and psychosocial variables. Method: Systematic searches of 5 databases were conducted to identify studies including measures of pain and psychosocial variables, in pediatric or adult IBD populations. Quality appraisal of studies was undertaken using a qualified assessment tool. Results: Twenty-three articles met the inclusion criteria. Ten examined relationships between pain and psychosocial variables in adults, and 13 examined in pediatric populations. Inverse relationships were identified between pain and quality of life (QOL) in both populations, with potential differences in pain localization between the two populations. Psychological distress, notably depression, was also important in both populations, with inconsistent evidence for a role for anxiety in pediatric samples. Specific coping styles, and familial responses to communications, also appeared relevant, but with weaker evidence. There was substantial heterogeneity in measures, statistical analyses and sample characteristics, and quality appraisal revealed methodological weaknesses. Conclusions: Significant relationships were found between pain and various psychological indices, notably QOL and depression. However, most studies were underpowered, did not sufficiently control for key confounds, and almost exclusively reported on Western participants. Adequately powered, statistically sound studies encompassing diverse populations are required to further clarify relationships between pain and psychosocial variables in IBD.

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Robertson, N., Gunn, S., & Piper, R. (2019, May 1). Psychological and social factors associated with pain in inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic literature review of the evidence in adult and pediatric studies. Crohn’s and Colitis 360. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/crocol/otz003

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