BACKGROUND Crohn’s disease(CD)can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract.Proximal small bowel(SB)lesions are associated with a significant risk of stricturing disease and multiple abdominal surgeries.The assessment...BACKGROUND Crohn’s disease(CD)can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract.Proximal small bowel(SB)lesions are associated with a significant risk of stricturing disease and multiple abdominal surgeries.The assessment of SB in patients with CD is therefore necessary because it may have a significant impact on prognosis with potential therapeutic implications.Because of the weak correlation that exists between symptoms and endoscopic disease activity,the“treat-to-target”paradigm has been developed,and the associated treatment goal is to achieve and maintain deep remission,encompassing both clinical and endoscopic remission.Small bowel capsule endoscopy(SBCE)allows to visualize the mucosal surface of the entire SB.At that time,there is no recommendation regarding the use of SBCE during follow-up.AIM To investigate the impact of SBCE in a treat-to-target strategy in patients with CD.METHODS An electronic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Cochrane library using the following search terms:“capsule endoscopy”,in combination with“Crohn’s disease”and“treat-to-target”or synonyms.Two authors independently reviewed titles and abstracts identified by the search strategy after duplicates were removed.Following the initial screening of abstracts,all articles containing information about SBCE in the context of treat-to-target strategy in patients with CD were included.Full-text articles were retrieved,reference lists were screened manually to identify additional studies.RESULTS Forty-seven articles were included in this review.Two indexes are currently used to quantify disease activity using SBCE,and there is good correlation between them.SBCE was shown to be useful for disease reclassification in patients who are suspected of having or who are diagnosed with CD,with a significant incremental diagnostic yield compared to other diagnostic modalities.Nine studies also demonstrated that the mucosal healing can be evaluated by SBCE to monitor the effect of medical treatment in patients with CD.This review also demonstrated that SBCE can detect post-operative recurrence to a similar extent as ileocolonoscopy,and proximal SB lesions that are beyond the reach of the colonoscope in over half of the patients.CONCLUSION SBCE could be incorporated in the treat-to-target algorithm for patients with CD.Randomized controlled trials are required to confirm its usefulness and reliability in this indication.展开更多
Introduction: GPs are often the first contact point for mental health concerns. Training to qualify as a GP involves completing a three-to-four year program. Among other things, the training program may include a six-...Introduction: GPs are often the first contact point for mental health concerns. Training to qualify as a GP involves completing a three-to-four year program. Among other things, the training program may include a six-hour mental health training workshop. The study’s purpose was to compare GPs’ and Trainees’ perceptions of difficult-to-treat-depression (DTTD). Methods: Using a semi-structured interview schedule comprising six questions, 10 GPs and six Trainees participated in focus groups or telephone interview. To understand participants’ perspectives, data were analyzed using the Framework Method. Findings: Trainees were less clear than GPs about the meaning of DTTD and other diagnostic terms. GPs’ diagnosis included querying diagnosis and treatment options. Trainees’ experience was limited but they raised barriers including non-response to various treatment trials. Both groups identified management difficulties including: doctor shopping, suicide risk, patients not being well informed;with management difficulties exacerbated by limited access/referring to health professionals, cost and/or unavailability of bulk billing. While some GPs and Trainees had heard of an illness management model or chronic illness model, few used a model. Most reported limited referring to psychiatrists, mainly because of cost and/or limited availability. GPs were more likely to refer to other health professionals and use pharmacological and complementary therapies. Both groups discussed the impact of external factors including cultural factors, patient compliance, treatment failure, and the importance of the relationship between the patient and the professional. Trainees were more likely to stress the importance local clinical guidelines. Discussion and Conclusion: Despite the small size and limited nature, this research provides insight into some of the similarities and differences of GPs’ and Trainees’ experiences and understanding of DTTD. This may have implications for training providers, clinical supervisors and Trainees, and suggests that enhancement in the role of mental health training may be relevant.展开更多
Introduction: Since the Australian Government introduced the “Better Access to Mental Health Services” program in 2006, psychiatrists, psychologists and general practitioners (GPs) have become increasingly involved ...Introduction: Since the Australian Government introduced the “Better Access to Mental Health Services” program in 2006, psychiatrists, psychologists and general practitioners (GPs) have become increasingly involved in service provision for people seeking help with mental health problems. The aim of this research was to a) explore psychologists’ perceptions of difficult to treat depression (DTTD) and b) explore what they thought about the GPs’ role in managing these patient given that most patients are referred to psychologist by GPs. Methods: A previously developed semi-structured interview schedule comprising six questions was used. Seven psychologists participated in a focus group held in Melbourne. Data were analysed using the framework method. Findings, including Discussion: While psychologists understood the term DTTD it was suggested that using different terms may limit understanding between health professionals. Rather than diagnosing, psychologists were more likely to conduct further assessment contextually to confirm GPs’ diagnosis. Communication with GPs was important, particularly when managing “long-term” and suicidal patients. Management included cognitive and behavioural interventions and referring to other mental health services, psychiatrists and/or other allied health professionals. Referral to psychiatrists could be difficult because of limited availability and for some patients, prohibitive costs. Although psychologists discussed non-pharmacological and/or complementary treatment options with patients, they were more likely to rely on GPs to discuss/prescribe these options. Conclusion: While generalisability may be limited, this study is the first to document some understanding of psychologists perceptions of DTTD and the importance of GPs and other health professionals’ role in managing this patient cohort.展开更多
Crohn's disease(CD) represents a chronic transmural inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, which usually leads to structural damage and signific-ant disability. Deep remission--defined by both clini...Crohn's disease(CD) represents a chronic transmural inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, which usually leads to structural damage and signific-ant disability. Deep remission--defined by both clinical and endoscopic remission, signifying mucosal healing-represents the current endpoint in the treat--to--target strategy, significantly improving patients' long--term outcomes. Transmural healing(TH) could be a more effe-ctive target, but this possibility remains unclear. This narrative review aims to critically review and summarize the available literature relating TH to long--term outcomes, being the first of its kind and to the best of the author's knowledge. A systematic literature search(from incep-tion to March 31 2018) was performed, using multiple databases, and identifying seven full--text manuscripts. In those studies, long--term favorable outcomes(≥ 52 wk) included sustained clinical remission, as well as fewer therapeutic changes, CD--related hospitalizations, and surgeries. Despite heterogeneous design and me-thodological limitations, six of the studies demonstrated that TH or intestinal healing(TH plus mucosal healing) were predictive for the aforementioned favorable out-comes. Therefore, TH may become a reasonable the-rapeutic target and be included in the concept of deep remission. Further prospective, well-designed, multicenter trials aiming to better define the role of TH in personalized therapy for CD and to determine the long-term influence of TH on bowel damage and disability are warranted.展开更多
目的基于“痰瘀同治”理论,运用痰瘀同调方治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常人群,评价痰瘀同调方治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常人群的临床有效性及安全性。方法选择超重/肥胖糖耐量异常痰湿瘀滞证患者72例,随机分为对照组与治疗组,各36例,对照组予基...目的基于“痰瘀同治”理论,运用痰瘀同调方治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常人群,评价痰瘀同调方治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常人群的临床有效性及安全性。方法选择超重/肥胖糖耐量异常痰湿瘀滞证患者72例,随机分为对照组与治疗组,各36例,对照组予基础治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上联合痰瘀同调方治疗。治疗3个月后观察2组体质量指数(BMI)、腰围(WC)、腰臀比(WHR)、空腹血糖(FPG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 hPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbAlc)、空腹血清胰岛素(FINS)、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、血脂以及中医痰湿瘀滞症状积分等指标变化,客观评价痰瘀同调方的临床疗效。结果治疗组治疗后BMI、WC、WHR、FPG、2 h PG、HbAlc、FINS、HOMA-IR、三酰甘油(TG)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C),均较治疗前有明显改善,且改善程度均优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组治疗后改善患者形体肥胖、腹部增大、脘腹胀满、倦怠乏力、胸闷、便溏、口淡无味或黏腻等中医症状方面均优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组中医证候综合疗效总有效率明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。2组研究过程中均未出现不良事件。结论痰瘀同调方干预治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常效果明显,安全性良好。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Crohn’s disease(CD)can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract.Proximal small bowel(SB)lesions are associated with a significant risk of stricturing disease and multiple abdominal surgeries.The assessment of SB in patients with CD is therefore necessary because it may have a significant impact on prognosis with potential therapeutic implications.Because of the weak correlation that exists between symptoms and endoscopic disease activity,the“treat-to-target”paradigm has been developed,and the associated treatment goal is to achieve and maintain deep remission,encompassing both clinical and endoscopic remission.Small bowel capsule endoscopy(SBCE)allows to visualize the mucosal surface of the entire SB.At that time,there is no recommendation regarding the use of SBCE during follow-up.AIM To investigate the impact of SBCE in a treat-to-target strategy in patients with CD.METHODS An electronic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Cochrane library using the following search terms:“capsule endoscopy”,in combination with“Crohn’s disease”and“treat-to-target”or synonyms.Two authors independently reviewed titles and abstracts identified by the search strategy after duplicates were removed.Following the initial screening of abstracts,all articles containing information about SBCE in the context of treat-to-target strategy in patients with CD were included.Full-text articles were retrieved,reference lists were screened manually to identify additional studies.RESULTS Forty-seven articles were included in this review.Two indexes are currently used to quantify disease activity using SBCE,and there is good correlation between them.SBCE was shown to be useful for disease reclassification in patients who are suspected of having or who are diagnosed with CD,with a significant incremental diagnostic yield compared to other diagnostic modalities.Nine studies also demonstrated that the mucosal healing can be evaluated by SBCE to monitor the effect of medical treatment in patients with CD.This review also demonstrated that SBCE can detect post-operative recurrence to a similar extent as ileocolonoscopy,and proximal SB lesions that are beyond the reach of the colonoscope in over half of the patients.CONCLUSION SBCE could be incorporated in the treat-to-target algorithm for patients with CD.Randomized controlled trials are required to confirm its usefulness and reliability in this indication.
文摘Introduction: GPs are often the first contact point for mental health concerns. Training to qualify as a GP involves completing a three-to-four year program. Among other things, the training program may include a six-hour mental health training workshop. The study’s purpose was to compare GPs’ and Trainees’ perceptions of difficult-to-treat-depression (DTTD). Methods: Using a semi-structured interview schedule comprising six questions, 10 GPs and six Trainees participated in focus groups or telephone interview. To understand participants’ perspectives, data were analyzed using the Framework Method. Findings: Trainees were less clear than GPs about the meaning of DTTD and other diagnostic terms. GPs’ diagnosis included querying diagnosis and treatment options. Trainees’ experience was limited but they raised barriers including non-response to various treatment trials. Both groups identified management difficulties including: doctor shopping, suicide risk, patients not being well informed;with management difficulties exacerbated by limited access/referring to health professionals, cost and/or unavailability of bulk billing. While some GPs and Trainees had heard of an illness management model or chronic illness model, few used a model. Most reported limited referring to psychiatrists, mainly because of cost and/or limited availability. GPs were more likely to refer to other health professionals and use pharmacological and complementary therapies. Both groups discussed the impact of external factors including cultural factors, patient compliance, treatment failure, and the importance of the relationship between the patient and the professional. Trainees were more likely to stress the importance local clinical guidelines. Discussion and Conclusion: Despite the small size and limited nature, this research provides insight into some of the similarities and differences of GPs’ and Trainees’ experiences and understanding of DTTD. This may have implications for training providers, clinical supervisors and Trainees, and suggests that enhancement in the role of mental health training may be relevant.
文摘Introduction: Since the Australian Government introduced the “Better Access to Mental Health Services” program in 2006, psychiatrists, psychologists and general practitioners (GPs) have become increasingly involved in service provision for people seeking help with mental health problems. The aim of this research was to a) explore psychologists’ perceptions of difficult to treat depression (DTTD) and b) explore what they thought about the GPs’ role in managing these patient given that most patients are referred to psychologist by GPs. Methods: A previously developed semi-structured interview schedule comprising six questions was used. Seven psychologists participated in a focus group held in Melbourne. Data were analysed using the framework method. Findings, including Discussion: While psychologists understood the term DTTD it was suggested that using different terms may limit understanding between health professionals. Rather than diagnosing, psychologists were more likely to conduct further assessment contextually to confirm GPs’ diagnosis. Communication with GPs was important, particularly when managing “long-term” and suicidal patients. Management included cognitive and behavioural interventions and referring to other mental health services, psychiatrists and/or other allied health professionals. Referral to psychiatrists could be difficult because of limited availability and for some patients, prohibitive costs. Although psychologists discussed non-pharmacological and/or complementary treatment options with patients, they were more likely to rely on GPs to discuss/prescribe these options. Conclusion: While generalisability may be limited, this study is the first to document some understanding of psychologists perceptions of DTTD and the importance of GPs and other health professionals’ role in managing this patient cohort.
文摘Crohn's disease(CD) represents a chronic transmural inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, which usually leads to structural damage and signific-ant disability. Deep remission--defined by both clinical and endoscopic remission, signifying mucosal healing-represents the current endpoint in the treat--to--target strategy, significantly improving patients' long--term outcomes. Transmural healing(TH) could be a more effe-ctive target, but this possibility remains unclear. This narrative review aims to critically review and summarize the available literature relating TH to long--term outcomes, being the first of its kind and to the best of the author's knowledge. A systematic literature search(from incep-tion to March 31 2018) was performed, using multiple databases, and identifying seven full--text manuscripts. In those studies, long--term favorable outcomes(≥ 52 wk) included sustained clinical remission, as well as fewer therapeutic changes, CD--related hospitalizations, and surgeries. Despite heterogeneous design and me-thodological limitations, six of the studies demonstrated that TH or intestinal healing(TH plus mucosal healing) were predictive for the aforementioned favorable out-comes. Therefore, TH may become a reasonable the-rapeutic target and be included in the concept of deep remission. Further prospective, well-designed, multicenter trials aiming to better define the role of TH in personalized therapy for CD and to determine the long-term influence of TH on bowel damage and disability are warranted.
文摘目的基于“痰瘀同治”理论,运用痰瘀同调方治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常人群,评价痰瘀同调方治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常人群的临床有效性及安全性。方法选择超重/肥胖糖耐量异常痰湿瘀滞证患者72例,随机分为对照组与治疗组,各36例,对照组予基础治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上联合痰瘀同调方治疗。治疗3个月后观察2组体质量指数(BMI)、腰围(WC)、腰臀比(WHR)、空腹血糖(FPG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 hPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbAlc)、空腹血清胰岛素(FINS)、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、血脂以及中医痰湿瘀滞症状积分等指标变化,客观评价痰瘀同调方的临床疗效。结果治疗组治疗后BMI、WC、WHR、FPG、2 h PG、HbAlc、FINS、HOMA-IR、三酰甘油(TG)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C),均较治疗前有明显改善,且改善程度均优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组治疗后改善患者形体肥胖、腹部增大、脘腹胀满、倦怠乏力、胸闷、便溏、口淡无味或黏腻等中医症状方面均优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组中医证候综合疗效总有效率明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。2组研究过程中均未出现不良事件。结论痰瘀同调方干预治疗超重/肥胖糖耐量异常效果明显,安全性良好。
