Management of Crohn's disease - are guidelines transferred to clinical practice?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of Crohn's disease (CD) is a clinical challenge. In terms of an evidence-based approach, clinical guidelines help to deal with this challenge. However, little is known about guideline adherence concerning the management of CD in Germany.

Objective

To survey German gastroenterologists with regards to their guideline adherence in daily clinical care.

Method

A web-based national survey was conducted among German gastroenterologists.

Results

A total of 175 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) practitioners responded to the survey. Overall, in the different clinical situations covered in the questionnaire guideline adherence is good. However, the 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) prescribing habits represent a striking exception. About 10-36% use 5-ASA

SUBMITTER: Klag T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4528212 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature