Novel approaches in the outpatient care of patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

Full 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.

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Author information

Author/s: van Dullemen, H M (HM); Kleibeuker, J H (JH);

Affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. h.m.dullemen(-atsign-)int.umcg.nl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement (Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl), published in Norway. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-May; vol (issue 243) : pp 55-8

Dates: Created 2006/08/08; Completed 2007/03/15; Revised 2008/02/13;

PMID: 16894670, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Ambulatory Care
Colitis, Ulcerative - therapy
Crohn Disease - therapy

Humans
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - therapy
Patient Satisfaction

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