Emergency room visits are a source of stress and can lead to fragmented care. Amber speaks with psychologist Dr Stephen Lupe to learn why inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients avoid the ER, the reality of medical trauma, and how a multi-disciplinary approach like the IBD Medical Home can revolutionize patient care. Transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD205 Sponsored by: Johnson & Johnson: http://tremfyaradio.com/ Find Stephen Lupe, PsyD at:

• Cleveland Clinic: https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/stephen-lupe/4826753
• Twitter: @Psylupe
• LinkedIn: @stephen-lupe Resources mentioned:
• Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute: Explore the multidisciplinary healthcare programs where integrated care models such as the IBD Medical Home are being used and expanded. https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/clinical-institutes/digestive-disease-surgery/inflammatory-bowel-disease

• Posttraumatic Stress in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Read the full foundational study on IBD-related medical trauma co-authored by Dr. Tiffany Taft in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, which highlights the psychological impacts and the 90% prevalence statistic discussed by Dr. Lupe. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34137449
• The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Access educational materials and find vetted local peer support groups. https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning
• Digital Health: Discover the digital collaborative care platform mentioned by Dr. Lupe that uses clinical care teams, evidence-based dietary interventions, and behavioral therapies to support chronic GI health. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12534582

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