Is patient reported outcome (PRO) affected by different follow-up regimens in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? A one year prospective, longitudinal comparison of nurse-led versus conventional follow-up
Author(s) -
LarsPetter JelsnessJørgensen,
Tomm Bernklev,
Magne Henriksen,
Roald Torp,
Bjørn Moum
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of crohn s and colitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.277
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1876-4479
pISSN - 1873-9946
DOI - 10.1016/j.crohns.2012.01.021
Subject(s) - medicine , inflammatory bowel disease , ulcerative colitis , quality of life (healthcare) , disease , prospective cohort study , crohn's disease , longitudinal study , sick leave , physical therapy , nursing , pathology
Specialist nurses have become increasingly involved in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The objectives of this study were to investigate the impact of nurse-led versus conventional follow-up on patient outcomes, such as quality of life, worries and time from relapse to start of treatment.
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