J Reprod Med
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To determine if the DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness/Submission, and Conscientious/ Compliance) assessment correlates with obstetrics and gynecology resident performance. ⋯ Residents who are successful in executing administrative duties, provide safe patient care, or obtain high scores on examinations may have a DISC profile that is high in Dominance and Conscientious/Compliance but lower in Steadiness/Submission and Influence. Implementation of programs to promote emotional intelligence may allow for increased compassionate and safe patient care.
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To evaluate the effect of functional constipation on women with and without chronic pelvic pain (CPP). ⋯ Functional constipation was significantly more prevalent in women with CPP than women without CPP; however, it does not appear to have a role in worsening the pain.