Drug Optimization in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: A Global Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) is challenging. Although there are commonly used guidelines, therapy optimization is not standardized. We conducted a survey to investigate the management and treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate UC. Methods: Physicians with experience in treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) were invited to participate in an anonymous, multiple-choice survey between June and July 2023. The survey addressed various issues of patient care such as patient monitoring, treatment optimization, follow-up, treatment decision making, and therapy de-escalation. Results: The survey included 222 physicians (59.9% men; mean age = 50.4 years) from 66 countries worldwide. Gastroenterologists we

SUBMITTER: D'Amico F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11084860 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature