Impact of a multidisciplinary eboard on the management of patients with complex inflammatory bowel disease

Kevin P. Quinn, Breanne L. Prothero, Jennifer M. Russell, Ryan J. Hegge, Alexander G. von Bormann, Putchalee A. Larson, Sara N. Christofferson, Thomas C. Smyrk, Kellie L. Mathis, Ajit H. Goenka, Shannon P. Sheedy, David H. Bruining, Joel G. Fletcher, Edward V. Loftus, Laura E. Raffals

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Abstract

Background: We aim to assess the impact of a multidisciplinary inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) conference on the management of patients with complex IBD. Methods: Data were collected during each conference from February 2017 through October 2018 with chart review performed at 6 months to determine if conference recommendations were successfully implemented. Results: Eighty-five patients were discussed. The presenting diagnosis was changed by 11.8%. Recommendations for further testing, medical therapy, and surgery were successfully implemented in 77.1%, 98.1%, and 88.4%, respectively. Conclusions: This study supports the role of IBD multidisciplinary conferences in the management of patients with complex IBD.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalCrohn's and Colitis 360
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2019

Keywords

  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Multidisciplinary team
  • Telemedicine
  • Video conferencing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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