Patient Perspectives and Expectations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this systematic review, our objective was to assess inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patient preferences and perspectives relating to their disease diagnosis, treatment, knowledge needs and telemedicine.

Methods

This study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Four databases and conference proceedings were searched between January 1, 1980, and May 1, 2020. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Standards for reporting qualitative research checklist.

Results

Our search identified 240 citations and 52 studies met the inclusion criteria. The major expectations of the patients are symptomatic and pain control, quality of life and normal endoscopy.

SUBMITTER: Al Khoury A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8139371 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature