Short and long-term follow-up and clinical outcomes in patients with celiac disease in a large private practice setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Celiac disease (CD) is caused by an immune response to gluten and treatment is adherence to a gluten-free diet. Guidelines from studies in large academic settings recommend registered dietitian (RD) referrals at time of diagnosis and periodic testing for micronutrient deficiencies. There is limited data to guide follow-up parameters in a large, community-based practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate guideline adherence in this setting.

Methods

This retrospective study conducted in 2019 assessed CD care based on follow-up rates, micronutrient testing, symptoms, and serology results in cohorts with and without RD referrals. Patients in this study were followed at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA): a large, private GI practice. Patients were incl

SUBMITTER: Khurana A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9835330 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature