Wood, Jessica K.Garcia, Kara E.Carey, Rebecca G.2023-10-062023-10-062022Wood JK, Garcia KE, Carey RG. Increased Prevalence of Sensory Processing Issues in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Patient Population. Perm J. 2022;26(4):69-77. doi:10.7812/TPP/22.071https://hdl.handle.net/1805/36180Background: Sensory processing dysfunction in children has been linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, feeding disorders, and functional abdominal pain. However, little is known about sensory processing in the broader pediatric gastroenterology population. Objective: To characterize frequency and type of sensory processing dysfunction seen in pediatric gastroenterology compared to a general pediatric population. Methods: The Short Sensory Profile 2 was administered to the parents of children ranging 3–14 years, being seen in a pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) subspecialty clinic or general pediatric clinic. Short Sensory Profile 2 scores from age- and gender-matched groups were compared with nonparametric statistics. Results: Sensory processing dysfunction was increased in children seen in the GI clinic compared to children in the general pediatric clinic. Short Sensory Profile 2 quadrant analysis revealed greatest differences in avoiding, primarily in young females of the GI population. Conclusion: Children presenting to a pediatric GI clinic demonstrate greater sensory processing dysfunction compared to children in a general pediatric practice.en-USPublisher PolicySensory processingConstipationDefecation disordersGastrointestinal conditionsInteroceptionPediatricsArticle