Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment

by Blanchard, Edward B.

• ISBN13: 9781557987303
• ISBN10: 1557987300
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

Univ. at Albany, NY. Provides information needed to treat this disorder. Reviews research on the effectiveness of psychological treatments for IBS, describes psychological assessment techniques, and outlines detailed treatment methods: cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. Includes forms, diaries, and handouts.

Author Biography

Edward B. Blanchard, PhD, received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Stanford University in 1969. After holding faculty positions at the University of Georgia, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Dr. Blanchard accepted a position at the University at Albany, State University of New York, in 1977 and has remained there ever since. He is currently director of the Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders at the University at Albany. In 1989, Dr. Blanchard was named Distinguished Professor of Psychology by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
I. Assessment
Diagnosis: What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?	5	(8)
The Magnitude of the Problem	13	(10)
Taking the IBS History	23	(30)
The GI Symptom Diary: How to Tell If the Patient Is Improving	53	(6)
Psychological Distress in Irritable Bowel Syndrome	59	(14)
Which Comes First: Patienthood or Neurosis? Studies of IBS Patients and IBS Nonpatients	73	(14)
Psychiatric Studies of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome	87	(14)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Stress: Which Comes First?	101	(12)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Early Abuse	113	(10)
The Psychophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome	123	(6)
Altered Pain Sensitivity and Irritable Bowel Syndrome	129	(4)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	133	(6)
Recurrent Abdominal pain in Children: A Precursor of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?	139	(14)
II. Treatment
Drug and Dietary Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome	153	(4)
Psychological Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome	157	(26)
The Albany IBS Treatment Studies	183	(30)
The Albany Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Manual	213	(34)
The Albany Cognitive Therapy Treatment Manual	247	(30)
Hypnotherapy Treatment Manual for Irritable Bowel Syndrome	277	(26)
Prediction of Treatment Response Among Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome	303	(6)
Long-Term Follow-Up of Psychological Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome	309	(6)
Appendix A: Psychoeducational Support Group for Irritable Bowel Syndrome	315	(22)
Appendix B: Ideas on Approaching Gastroenterologists and Other Physicians for IBS Referrals	337	(2)
Appendix C: Information About Irritable Bowel Syndrome	339	(6)
References	345	(16)
Author Index	361	(6)
Subject Index	367	(6)
About the Author	373