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Postprandial distress syndrome

Last edited: 4/16/2026

Overview

Postprandial distress syndrome, also known as postprandial distress, refers to discomfort or symptoms experienced after meals, often impacting quality of life but not specifically detailed in the provided abstracts focused on pediatricians' psychological distress in bereavement care 1.

Diagnosis

  • No specific diagnostic criteria provided in the abstracts for postprandial distress syndrome.
  • Psychological distress in pediatricians supporting bereaved families assessed via questionnaire 1.
  • Management

  • No direct management strategies for postprandial distress syndrome mentioned in the abstracts.
  • For psychological distress among pediatricians, emphasis on coping methods and support mechanisms is noted 1.
  • Special Populations

  • No specific information provided regarding pregnancy, pediatrics, elderly, or comorbidities in relation to postprandial distress syndrome.
  • The abstract focuses on psychological distress in pediatricians, highlighting gender, experience, coping mechanisms, and feelings of helplessness as critical factors 1.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Implement training programs for pediatricians to acquire effective coping methods for psychological distress during bereavement care (Evidence: Expert opinion) 1
  • Provide psychological support and resources specifically for female pediatricians with less experience in bereavement care to mitigate feelings of helplessness (Evidence: Expert opinion) 1
  • Encourage regular debriefing sessions for pediatricians involved in bereavement care to address and reduce psychological distress (Evidence: Expert opinion) 1
  • References

    1 Setou N, Takada S. Associated factors of psychological distress among Japanese pediatricians in supporting the bereaved family who has lost a child. The Kobe journal of medical sciences 2013. link

    Original source

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