Abstract
Treatment strategies for Crohn's disease are targeted toward lifelong management. Optimization of outpatient care is mandatory, because of many clinics facing capacity issues, and, along with routine follow-up of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, is putting increasing pressure on outpatient clinics. Recent studies demonstrate clearly that alternative management strategies are feasible and effective with a high rate of patient satisfaction. It is recommended that future research evaluates the way in which medical care is provided and explores the long-term effects of novel management strategies in IBD. This approach can then be extrapolated to other chronic conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-58 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY |
Volume | 41 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | 16th Gastroenterology Highlights Symposium - , Netherlands Duration: 1-Jan-2004 → … |
Keywords
- disease management
- inflammatory bowel disease
- outpatient clinic
- patient satisfaction
- remote monitoring
- RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL
- ACCESS FOLLOW-UP
- ULCERATIVE-COLITIS
- SELF-MANAGEMENT
- COST