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ArticleClinical and translational gastroenterology2025

Bilingual Perspectives of Functional Dyspepsia Management in People From Underserved Areas.

Christopher Vélez, Isabelle Garcia-Fischer, Mary Paz, Alisa Regassa, Ingrid Guerrero-López, April Mendez, Hannah Konkel, Nir Bar, Esteban A Barreto, Joseph Betancourt and 3 more

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Christopher VélezCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0498-6850
Isabelle Garcia-FischerCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Mary PazDivision of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Alisa RegassaHarvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Ingrid Guerrero-LópezCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
April MendezCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Hannah KonkelCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Nir BarCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Esteban A BarretoHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Joseph BetancourtHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Helen Burton-MurrayCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Kyle StallerCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Braden KuoCenter for Neurointestinal Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion GrantMassachusetts General Hospital Community Council GrantMassachusetts General Hospital Innovation Laboratory Grant
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Abstract

introductionDisorders of gut-brain interaction, such as functional dyspepsia (FD), are prevalent and challenging conditions. In other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, individuals from underserved areas (UAs) have difficulty accessing care. Little is known about UA FD patient perspectives of their care, especially in those with limited English proficiency. We aimed to characterize patients' experiences with FD management with the goal of informing future studies targeting disorders of gut-brain interaction management in potentially vulnerable communities residing in UAs.

methodsParticipants meeting FD criteria were identified in 2 community health centers affiliated with a large academic medical center in the Northeastern United States. Semistructured interviews were conducted in English and Spanish. Transcripts were reviewed by a bilingual panel of investigators using the constant comparative method of iterative data acquisition. Psychosocial stressors and GI symptom severity were assessed.

resultsA total of 26 participants were interviewed (12 English-speaking and 14 Spanish-speaking). Broadly, GI symptoms were mild and there was mild-to-moderate psychological distress present. Adverse social determinants of health were highly prevalent. Despite mild symptom severity on objective scales, FD severely affected quality of life and interfered with physical, psychological, and social well-being, including avoidance of certain foods and professional/social situations. Study participants (particularly those with limited English proficiency status) reported difficulty in receiving care. Thematic saturation was achieved. DISCUSSION: Even when symptoms were mild, interviewees from UAs reported significant FD-related impairment, along with psychological distress. Education interventions targeting FD-related care in UAs should be designed to improve shared decision making in FD, sensitive to the burden of social determinants of health.

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DyspepsiaLimited English ProficiencyMedically Underserved AreaVulnerable PopulationsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultilingualismPsychological DistressQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexSocial Determinants of Health

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PMID39803952
PMCPMC11932584

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