Insufficient knowledge of korean gastroenterologists regarding the vaccination of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

There is an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients to develop infections due to the use of immunomodulators and biologics. Several infections are preventable by immunizations. This study investigated the knowledge and awareness of Korean gastroenterologists regarding the vaccination of patients with IBD.

Methods

A self-reported questionnaire was sent by e-mail to the faculty members of tertiary hospitals. Gastroenterologists were asked ten questions regarding the immunization of patients with IBD. A total of 56 gastroenterologists completed the questionnaire.

Results

A majority of gastroenterologists (>60%) had rarely or never recorded an immunization history from their patients with IBD. Moreover, 50% to 70% of the gastroenterolo

SUBMITTER: Jung YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4026640 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature