Analysis of patients’ and caregivers’ psychosocial functioning in colorectal conditions: comparison of diagnosis, gender, and developmental functioning

Study of 200 patients in bowel management programs reveals that caregivers of children with idiopathic constipation experience significantly higher stress than those with anorectal malformations. Behavioral concerns vary by diagnosis, gender, and developmental status, suggesting psychosocial support should be tailored to individual patient and family characteristics.