Telemedicine in Coeliac Disease: In-Person Appointments Are Favoured by Patients With a Lower Education Attainment and Lower Household Income.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A gluten-free (GF) diet, the only treatment for people living with coeliac disease (CD), is challenging, and international guidelines highlight the valuable role of healthcare professionals in enabling self-management. The study aimed to explore the acceptability of telephone and online video consultations for adults with CD.

Methods

A cross-sectional study consisting of an online and paper survey was promoted to adults with CD.

Results

Data from 496 adults with CD (87% female, 96% White) are presented, and 44% were adhering to the GF diet. Over half (58%) were very confident in understanding food labels from supermarkets, whereas only 38% were very confident when shopping online. The largest proportion of patients preferred in-person healthcare appointme

SUBMITTER: Jeanes Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature