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View article: Patients' and caregivers' needs in palliative care from the perspective of home care providers: A qualitative study
Patients' and caregivers' needs in palliative care from the perspective of home care providers: A qualitative study Open
Background & Aim: Palliative care is an approach designed to enhance the quality of life and alleviate suffering associated with life-threatening illnesses. It should also be included in Home Care Services. This study aimed to identify the…
View article: A214 CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF A FRAILTY INDEX FOR THE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE POPULATION
A214 CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF A FRAILTY INDEX FOR THE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE POPULATION Open
Background Frailty can be defined as a state of vulnerability to adverse health events, resulting from a reduction in physiological processes that are protective for health. Measuring frailty in populations with chronic immune-mediated dis…
View article: A113 FACILITATORS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN PERSONS LIVING WITH IBS: A ROADMAP FOR HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND IMPLENTATION
A113 FACILITATORS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN PERSONS LIVING WITH IBS: A ROADMAP FOR HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND IMPLENTATION Open
Background IBD-related psychological distress (IBD-PD) refers to the emotional impact of IBD and has been associated with increased disease severity, co-morbid mental health disorders (i.e., anxiety and depression), and increased mortality…
View article: A224 BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO IMPLEMENTATION OF A NURSE NAVIGATOR-LED, EVIDENCE-BASED, IBD FLARE PATHWAY; RESULTS FROM A NATIONAL MULTISTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
A224 BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO IMPLEMENTATION OF A NURSE NAVIGATOR-LED, EVIDENCE-BASED, IBD FLARE PATHWAY; RESULTS FROM A NATIONAL MULTISTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Open
Background The clinical resources of many IBD programs are insufficient to meet population and care complexity needs for persons living with IBD. Implementation of evidence-based pathways via an existing provincial nurse navigator could im…
View article: Primary healthcare provider-perceived barriers to implementing an evidence-based pathway for undifferentiated lower gastrointestinal tract symptoms: A qualitative inquiry
Primary healthcare provider-perceived barriers to implementing an evidence-based pathway for undifferentiated lower gastrointestinal tract symptoms: A qualitative inquiry Open
Background Primary healthcare providers play a critical role in diagnosing and managing digestive disorders. Standardized clinical care guidelines have been developed, but with limited and inconsistent implementation. An evidence-based gas…
View article: Using syndromic surveillance for unintentional and undetermined intent drowning surveillance in a large metropolitan area
Using syndromic surveillance for unintentional and undetermined intent drowning surveillance in a large metropolitan area Open
Introduction A drowning definition is available for use with National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) data. However, its accuracy in capturing drowning emergency department and urgent care visits at the regional level is unknown. We …
View article: Crohn’s Disease Phenotypes and Associations With Comorbidities, Surgery Risk, Medications and Nonmedication Approaches: The MAGIC in IMAGINE Study
Crohn’s Disease Phenotypes and Associations With Comorbidities, Surgery Risk, Medications and Nonmedication Approaches: The MAGIC in IMAGINE Study Open
Background We aimed to establish a cohort of persons with Crohn’s disease (CD) enrolled from 14 Canadian centers to describe the contemporary presentation of CD in Canada. Methods All enrollees were at least 18 years old and underwent char…
View article: Health Services Utilization and Specialist Care in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multiprovince Population-Based Cohort Study
Health Services Utilization and Specialist Care in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multiprovince Population-Based Cohort Study Open
Background Patterns of health services utilization among children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are important to understand as the number of children with IBD continues to increase. We compared health services utilization and surge…
View article: A120 A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VACCINE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IN PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
A120 A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VACCINE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IN PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Open
Background Vaccination uptake amongst patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains suboptimal. Our previous study assessed perceived barriers and solutions related to implementation of evidence-based guidelines for vaccine preven…
View article: A256 NAVIGATING IBD CARE : HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS’ INSIGHTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSE NAVIGATOR-LED IBD FLARE PATHWAY
A256 NAVIGATING IBD CARE : HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS’ INSIGHTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSE NAVIGATOR-LED IBD FLARE PATHWAY Open
Background Disparities in access to healthcare for persons living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) persist. An IBD nurse navigational role promises to improve access to evidence-based specialist care by minimizing inequities in access…
View article: A79 PATIENT AND PHYSICIAN PERSPECTIVES ON IMPLEMENTION OF BEDSIDE INTESTINAL ULTRASOUND FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
A79 PATIENT AND PHYSICIAN PERSPECTIVES ON IMPLEMENTION OF BEDSIDE INTESTINAL ULTRASOUND FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Open
Background New tools for evaluating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) activity and complications are needed to deliver timely disease management and improve patient outcomes. Point of care (POC) intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is safe, inexpens…
View article: Forecasting the Incidence and Prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Canadian Nationwide Analysis
Forecasting the Incidence and Prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Canadian Nationwide Analysis Open
INTRODUCTION: Canada has a high burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Historical trends of IBD incidence and prevalence were analyzed to forecast the Canadian burden over the next decade. METHODS: Population-based surveillance cohort…
View article: Variation in the Care of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Within and Across Canadian Provinces: A Multi-Province Population-Based Cohort Study
Variation in the Care of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Within and Across Canadian Provinces: A Multi-Province Population-Based Cohort Study Open
There is variation in health services utilization among children with IBD and risk of undergoing intestinal resection in those with Crohn's disease, but not colectomy among children with ulcerative colitis, across Canadian pediatric tertia…
View article: THE COST OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: A POPULATION-BASED ANALYSIS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
THE COST OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: A POPULATION-BASED ANALYSIS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Open
BACKGROUND As the global prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rises, it is important that the direst costs associated with medical care be analyzed to determine the impact on healthcare systems. Components making up the direct he…
View article: Transforming healthcare delivery: a descriptive study of a novel provider-to-provider virtual care platform
Transforming healthcare delivery: a descriptive study of a novel provider-to-provider virtual care platform Open
Introduction Addressing challenges in access to specialty care, particularly long wait times and geographic disparities, is a pressing issue in the Canadian healthcare system. This study aimed to evaluate the impact and feasibility of prov…
View article: Barriers to Transanal Endoscopic Surgery Referral in Canada
Barriers to Transanal Endoscopic Surgery Referral in Canada Open
Backgroud: Transanal endoscopic surgery (TES) is a minimally invasive procedure that allows for full thickness local excision of adenomas and select early rectal adenocarcinomas. Despite its advantages, TES is not uniformly utilized across…
View article: The Women@Heart NS Pilot Project: Rationale and Design of a Community-Based Peer Support Program for Women Living With Heart Disease in Nova Scotia
The Women@Heart NS Pilot Project: Rationale and Design of a Community-Based Peer Support Program for Women Living With Heart Disease in Nova Scotia Open
Cardiac rehabilitation is associated with lower mortality and improved psychosocial outcomes. However, disparities exist in referral and access to cardiac rehabilitation for Nova Scotian women, a situation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pande…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Direct Health System and Medication Costs
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Direct Health System and Medication Costs Open
Healthcare utilization among people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Canada has shifted from inpatient management to outpatient management; fewer people with IBD are admitted to hospitals or undergo surgery, but outpatient v…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Indirect (Individual and Societal) and Direct Out-of-Pocket Costs
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Indirect (Individual and Societal) and Direct Out-of-Pocket Costs Open
People living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and their caregivers are faced with indirect and out-of-pocket costs that they would not otherwise experience. These costs impact one’s ability to contribute to the economy to their fulle…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Special Populations—Children and Adolescents with IBD
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Special Populations—Children and Adolescents with IBD Open
Rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Canadian children and adolescents are among the highest in the world, and the incidence is rising most rapidly in children under five years of age. These young children may have either a typical…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Treatment Landscape
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Treatment Landscape Open
The therapeutic landscape for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has changed considerably over the past two decades, owing to the development and widespread penetration of targeted therapies, including biologics and small molecules. While so…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: COVID-19 and IBD
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: COVID-19 and IBD Open
The COVID-19 pandemic had a monumental impact on the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) community. At the beginning of the pandemic, knowledge on the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on IBD was lacking, especially in those with medication-suppressed imm…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: The Influence of Sex and Gender on Canadians Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: The Influence of Sex and Gender on Canadians Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Open
Sex (the physical and physiologic effects resulting from having specific combinations of sex chromosomes) and gender (sex-associated behaviours, expectations, identities, and roles) significantly affect the course of inflammatory bowel dis…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Cancer and IBD
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Cancer and IBD Open
Cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Intestinal cancers may arise as a complication of IBD itself, while extra-intestinal cancers may arise due to some of the immunosuppress…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Epidemiology of IBD
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Epidemiology of IBD Open
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), consisting of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is recognized across the world, though Canada has among the highest burdens of IBD in the world. The Canadian Gastro-Intestinal Epidemiology Consortium…
View article: The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Special Populations—IBD in Seniors
The 2023 Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada: Special Populations—IBD in Seniors Open
Approximately one out of every 88 seniors has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and this is expected to increase in the future. They are more likely to have left-sided disease in ulcerative colitis, and isolated colonic disease in Crohn’s …