Implementation of an evidence-based management algorithm for patients with chronic pancreatitis (COMBO trial): study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an inflammatory disease that may be complicated by abdominal pain, pancreatic dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, and diminished bone density. Importantly, it is also associated with a substantially impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy. This may partly be explained by suboptimal treatment, in particular the long-term management of this chronic condition, despite several national and international guidelines. Standardization of care through a structured implementation of guideline recommendations may improve the level of care and lower the complication rate of these patients. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to evaluate to what extent patient education and standardization of care, through the implementation of an e

SUBMITTER: de Rijk FEM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9824955 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature