Remote Monitoring of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis: A Prospective Real-World Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The 6-point version of the Mayo score relies on two patient-reported outcomes (PRO2): stool frequency and rectal bleeding. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of remote online PRO2 reporting for golimumab-treated ulcerative colitis (UC) patients.

Patients and methods

This was a UK-based, multi-centre, prospective, real-world, non-interventional pilot study. Eligible patients completed PRO2 scores at baseline and every 4 weeks over a period of 6 months. Demographics were collected at baseline and a satisfaction questionnaire was completed at study end. Each patient provided data anonymously via an online platform.

Results

Fifty-two patients enrolled in the study. Mean (SD) patient age was 40.8 (13.6); 52% were male. Patients provided data on a pe

SUBMITTER: Sebastian S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6710315 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature