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The relationship between psychological distress and gastrointestinal symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndromeM Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Nurs Res 47:154-61. 1998..Conversely, individuals with psychiatric disorders report higher levels of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms compatible with IBS. Thus, psychological distress may contribute to GI symptoms in individuals with IBS...
Comprehensive self-management for irritable bowel syndrome: randomized trial of in-person vs. combined in-person and telephone sessionsMonica E Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98125 7266, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 104:3004-14. 2009..The aims of this study were to compare two delivery modes for a comprehensive self-management (CSM) intervention, primarily by telephone vs. entirely in person, and to compare each with usual care (UC)...
Autonomic nervous system function during sleep among women with irritable bowel syndromeMonica E Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Box 357266, Seattle, WA 98125 7266, USA
Dig Dis Sci 53:694-703. 2008..These results suggest that differences in mean level of HRV between predominant bowel groups in IBS patients are large, and that this effect is consistent in the different sleep stages and at different times of night...
Relationship of SERT polymorphisms to depressive and anxiety symptoms in irritable bowel syndromeMonica E Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195 7266, USA
Biol Res Nurs 9:161-9. 2007..The results support a biopsychosocial model of IBS in which SERT genotype modifies the risk for depressive episodes. Long term, practitioners may individualize treatment of patients with IBS using genotype as one of the factors...
Hepatitis C virusMonica Jarrett
Hepatology Department, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 357266, Seattle, WA 98195 7266, USA
Nurs Clin North Am 39:219-29. 2004..Educational outreach to the public and health care providers may help identify patients earlier and promote screening of high-risk groups...
Recurrent abdominal pain in children: forerunner to adult irritable bowel syndrome?Monica Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
J Spec Pediatr Nurs 8:81-9. 2003..Review the etiology and pathophysiology of recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and its potential role as a precursor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults...
Diet triggers symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome. The patient's perspectiveM Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Box 357266, Seattle, WA 98195 7266, USA
Gastroenterol Nurs 24:246-52. 2001..This study suggests diet and eating behaviors are an important starting point for many women as they try to manage their irritable bowel syndrome symptoms...
Chronic hepatitis C. Implications for health-related quality of lifeM Heitkemper
School of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, Box 357266, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA
Gastroenterol Nurs 24:169-75; quiz 176-7. 2001..Such results have important implications for nursing care and management. Intervention studies focused on self-care management with an emphasis on symptom reduction are warranted...
Effect of sexual and physical abuse on symptom experiences in women with irritable bowel syndromeM Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 7266, USA
Nurs Res 50:15-23. 2001..This conjecture is supported by the increased prevalence of abuse experiences in persons with IBS when compared to healthy controls or those with organically-defined gastrointestinal (GI) disorders...
Overlapping conditions in women with irritable bowel syndromeMargaret Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Urol Nurs 25:25-30; quiz 31. 2005..Recent research, current theories about etiology and pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and overlapping conditions such as interstitial cystitis and chronic pelvic pain are discussed...
Autonomic nervous system function in women with irritable bowel syndromeM Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA
Dig Dis Sci 46:1276-84. 2001..These findings point out the importance of considering symptom severity when interpreting studies of IBS...
Influence of employment characteristics on postpartum mothers' healthM G Killien
Department of Family and Child Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA
Women Health 33:63-81. 2001..Over half of mothers with infants under one year are employed. This study explored the work experiences of women who returned to employment during the first year and the relationship of employment characteristics to maternal health...
Irritable bowel syndrome: does gender matter?Margaret Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
J Psychosom Res 64:583-7. 2008..This mini-review in particular addresses gender differences in visceral sensitivity, motility, and autonomic nervous system balance as potential factors contributing to gender differences in IBS presentation...
The role of centers in fostering interdisciplinary researchMargaret Heitkemper
School of Nursing, BNHS, University of Washington, 1959 Pacific Street NE, T 601, Box 357266, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Nurs Outlook 56:115-122.e2. 2008..Accomplishments as well as lessons learned related to interdisciplinary research during the 19 years of the UW-SON CWHGR are highlighted...
Increased symptoms in female IBS patients with dysmenorrhea and PMSGaylene Altman
Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, 91895, USA
Gastroenterol Nurs 29:4-11. 2006..g., education, diet, relaxation, cognitive restructuring) approach...
Irritable bowel syndrome: more than a gut feelingMargaret Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 29:202-9. 2002..Because nurses are frequently at the forefront of assessing and managing patients with this condition, nursing care issues are addressed...
Irritable bowel syndrome in women: a common health problemMargaret Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Box 357266, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Nurs Clin North Am 39:69-81. 2004..Treatment paradigms that include new drugs that affect more than one symptom of IBS, along with nondrug therapies (eg, relaxation and cognitive behavioral strategies), will likely hold the greatest promise for management...
Sense of coherence and quality of life in women with and without irritable bowel syndromeSandra Adams Motzer
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle 98195 7266, USA
Nurs Res 52:329-37. 2003..Despite ongoing physical and psychological distress, little is known about sense of coherence (SOC) and holistic quality of life (QOL) in women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...
Impact of sex and gender on irritable bowel syndromeMargaret Heitkemper
Dept of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, Box 357266, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Biol Res Nurs 5:56-65. 2003..This review examines sex and gender modulation of gastrointestinal motility and transit, visceral pain sensitivity, autonomic nervous system function, serotonin biochemistry, and differences in health care-seeking behavior for IBS...
Natural killer cell function and psychological distress in women with and without irritable bowel syndromeSandra Adams Motzer
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle 98195 7266, USA
Biol Res Nurs 4:31-42. 2002..39, P = 0.11). Thesefindings are important because they suggest that nursing interventions targeting ongoing physical and psychological distress might also be helpful in improving immune function...
Gender differences and hormonal modulation in visceral painM M Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, Box 357266, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, T 618, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Curr Pain Headache Rep 5:35-43. 2001..Basic and clinical evidence primarily from patients with irritable bowel syndrome has provided initial insights into visceral pain sensitivity, perception, and responsitivity...
Subjective and objective sleep indices in women with irritable bowel syndromeM Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 357266, USA
Neurogastroenterol Motil 17:523-30. 2005..These results highlight the importance of considering the 'first-night effect' in those with IBS and the lack of concordance between self-report and objective indices of sleep in women with IBS...
Nutritional status and wound severity of overweight and obese patients with venous leg ulcers: a pilot studyJeniffer Tobón
University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
J Vasc Nurs 26:43-52. 2008....
Update on irritable bowel syndrome and gender differencesMargaret M Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Nutr Clin Pract 23:275-83. 2008..This review provides an overview of the pathogenesis of IBS, factors that contribute to gender differences, and current therapeutic approaches for symptom management...
Symptoms across the menstrual cycle in women with irritable bowel syndromeMargaret M Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 98:420-30. 2003..The menstrual cycle variation was similar regardless of oral contraceptive use or predominant bowel pattern...
Daily stress and gastrointestinal symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndromeVicky L Hertig
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
Nurs Res 56:399-406. 2007..Stress has been implicated as contributing to the initiation and exacerbation of bowel and discomfort symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...
Anxiety and depression are related to autonomic nervous system function in women with irritable bowel syndromeMonica E Jarrett
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA
Dig Dis Sci 48:386-94. 2003..Further exploration is needed to understand if lower parasympathetic activity influences the pain and stool pattern changes seen in persons with irritable bowel syndrome...
Abdominal pain impacts quality of life in women with irritable bowel syndromeKevin C Cain
Office for Nursing Research and Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 101:124-32. 2006..CONCLUSION: Abdominal pain is the most disruptive IBS symptom. Diarrhea also has an independent and significant impact when it occurs, especially in those with diarrhea-predominant IBS...
Relationship of bloating to other GI and menstrual symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndromeMargaret M Heitkemper
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Dig Dis Sci 49:88-95. 2004..In conclusion, bloating is a very common symptom in women with IBS that is most strongly related to abdominal pain and intestinal gas but may be confounded with menses-associated symptoms...
Self-management for women with irritable bowel syndromeMargaret M Heitkemper
Department of Behavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, 98195, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2:585-96. 2004..A randomized clinical trial was used to test the effectiveness of an 8-session multicomponent program (Comprehensive) compared to a Brief (single session) version and Usual Care for women with irritable bowel syndrome...
