Risk-Benefit of IBD Drugs: A Physicians and Patients Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment choices for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are based on the balance between risks and benefits. Our AI was to compare the perspectives of patients and physicians in evaluating the risks and benefits before initiating therapy for IBD.

Methods

An anonymous survey was conducted between March and August 2022. All patients with confirmed IBD and all physicians who attended an IBDscope webinar were invited to participate.

Results

In total, 367 patients and 146 physicians participated. For most patients (71.4%) and physicians (89.0%), efficacy and safety were equally important. Clinical improvement and clinical remission were the most relevant outcomes for patients (90.9 and 88.4), while clinical remission and endoscopic remission were fo

SUBMITTER: D'Amico F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10179123 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature