Understanding Patient and Physician Perspectives on Exclusive Enteral Nutrition in Adults with Crohn's Disease: Bridging the Gap in Nutritional Therapy.

ABSTRACT: Background and Aims: Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) effectively induces remission in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD), but reasons for its limited use in adults remain unclear. This study aimed to identify and compare patients' and physicians' perspectives on barriers to EEN use, in order to inform strategies to enhance its utilization. Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed to adult CD patients and gastroenterologists, collecting data on demographics, disease characteristics, previous EEN exposure, and attitudes toward EEN and potential barriers (Likert scale 1-5). Comparative analysis and logistic regression identified factors associated with reluctance toward EEN. Results: A total of 315 CD patients (mean age 36.7) and 42 physicians completed the survey.

SUBMITTER: Magen-Rimon R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473139 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature