title: Diet and Stress in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
abstract: Clinical experiences and recent studies suggest that eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has the potential to induce caregiver (CG) and child stress. The specific sources of CG EoE-related stress remain uncertain. To address this, we performed a survey of CGs and youth attending a patient with EoE education symposium that measured potential stressful elements in their daily life. Our results indicated that CGs experienced most stress associated with purchasing, preparation, and completion of meals. We conclude that providers should consider this in choosing therapeutic approaches for children with EoE.
authors.affiliation: *Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Health Institute †Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, Children's Hospital Colorado ‡Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine §Section of Allergy and Immunology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Case
authors.forename: Glenn T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Furuta
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Atkins
authors.forename: Zhaozing
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004035:Diet Therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D057765:Eosinophilic Esophagitis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D062407:Meals / Q000523:psychology*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*