| IBS Patients' Willingness to Take Risks With Medications. | |
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PMID: 22664841 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objectives:We explored irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients' impulsivity and risk-taking behavior and their willingness to take medication risks.Methods:A validated questionnaire assessed the illness experience of IBS patients. A standard gamble evaluated respondents' willingness to take medication risks.Results:IBS patients with severe symptoms were more willing to take significant medication risks than those with mild or moderate symptoms. Impulsivity scores were not associated with an increased likelihood of taking medication risks. Age, gender, and years of IBS symptoms were not associated with medication risk-taking behavior. IBS patients reported they would accept a median 1% risk of sudden death for a 99% chance of cure for their symptoms using a hypothetical medication.Conclusions:IBS patients are willing to take significant medication risks to cure their symptoms. To counsel patients effectively, physicians must determine and understand IBS patients' risk aversion. |
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Brian E Lacy; Kelly K Everhart; Kirsten T Weiser; Ryan Delee; Sebastian Strobel; Corey Siegel; Michael D Crowell |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The American journal of gastroenterology Volume: 107 ISSN: 1572-0241 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
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Created Date: 2012-06-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421030 Medline TA: Am J Gastroenterol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 804-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. |
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