Practice pattern variability in the management of acute severe colitis: a UK provider survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lack of comparative trial data on dosing regimens of infliximab in patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) failing intravenous corticosteroids has resulted in variability of rescue regimes in ASUC with potential impact on clinical outcomes. We aimed to evaluate practice variability and physician perspectives in decision-making with rescue therapy.

Methodology

An internet-based survey of members of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) section of the British Society of Gastroenterology was conducted. The survey evaluated provider characteristics and general practice in the setting of ASUC, followed by a vignette with linked questions.

Results

The response rate of the survey was 31% (209/682 IBD section members). 134 (78%) reported they would us

SUBMITTER: Sebastian S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7307042 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature