Abstract
The natural history of ulcerative colitis requires continuous monitoring of medical treatment via frequent outpatient visits. The European health authorities' focus on e-health is increasing. Lack of easy access to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinics, patients' education and understanding of the importance of early treatment at relapse is leading to poor compliance. To overcome these limitations a randomised control trial 'Constant-care' was undertaken in Denmark and Ireland.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Gefahr-Gut |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 12 |
Pages (from-to) | 1652-61 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISSN | 0944-6117 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Denmark
- Feasibility Studies
- Feces
- Female
- Health Care Costs
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Humans
- Internet
- Ireland
- Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex
- Male
- Mesalamine
- Middle Aged
- Patient Compliance
- Patient Education as Topic
- Quality of Life
- Self Administration
- Telemedicine
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult