Guideline Adherence and Patient Satisfaction in Inflammatory Bowel Disorder Treatment
Author Information
Author(s): Pieper Claudia, Haag Sebastian, Gesenhues Stefan, Holtmann Gerald, Gerken Guido, Jöckel Karl-Heinz
Primary Institution: University Hospital of Essen, Germany
Hypothesis
What factors influence the quality of treatment and patient satisfaction in inflammatory bowel disorders?
Conclusion
The study found that better communication between patients and physicians can improve patient satisfaction.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with IBD had a significantly reduced quality of life compared to the normative population.
- 35% of patients described their treatment as moderate or bad.
- Patients who consulted psychotherapists reported higher satisfaction ratings.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well patients with bowel diseases are treated and how happy they are with their care. It found that talking more with doctors can make patients feel better about their treatment.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study evaluating quality of treatment, quality of life, and patient satisfaction among 86 IBD patients.
Potential Biases
Potential non-responder bias was assessed but not found to be significant.
Limitations
The sample size was smaller than intended, and the study design limits generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 40.9 years, with 69% female and 31% male participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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