The Dedicated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse, If You Know Them, You Love Them: Survey of the Italian IBD Patients' Association.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic conditions that negatively influence the quality of life of affected patients. IBD nurses are an essential part of the multidisciplinary team managing patients with IBD. Given the lack of studies evaluating the role of IBD nurses, this study aimed to assess the patient's perspective regarding the role and competencies of the IBD nurse.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between October and November 2024, using an online survey. The main inclusion criteria were being over 18 years old and having an established diagnosis of IBD. Subjects who fulfilled these criteria were invited to participate via email from the Italian IBD organization AMICI ITALIA. The questionnaire used for the survey, developed ad-hoc a

SUBMITTER: Napolitano D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659860 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature