EpidemIBD: rationale and design of a large-scale epidemiological study of inflammatory bowel disease in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with a considerable burden to the patient and society. However, current data on IBD incidence and burden are limited because of the paucity of nationwide epidemiological studies, heterogeneous designs, and a low number of participating centers and sample size. The EpidemIBD study is a large-scale investigation to provide an accurate assessment of the incidence of IBD in Spain, as well as treatment patterns and outcomes.

Methods

This multicenter, population-based incidence cohort study included patients aged >18 years with IBD (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or unclassified IBD) diagnosed during 2017 in 108 hospitals in Spain, covering 50% of the Spanish population. Each participating patient will attend 10 clini

SUBMITTER: Chaparro M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6535735 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature