Article ; Online: Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Their Experiences With Crohn's Perianal Fistulas.
Crohn's & colitis 360
2024 Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) otad081
Abstract: Background: Little is known about patients' perception of care and management of Crohn's perianal fistulas (CPF). This study was conducted to understand US patient and caregiver attitudes and challenges to CPF care.: Methods: Patients with CPF and ... ...
Abstract | Background: Little is known about patients' perception of care and management of Crohn's perianal fistulas (CPF). This study was conducted to understand US patient and caregiver attitudes and challenges to CPF care. Methods: Patients with CPF and caregivers of patients with CPF completed a 36-question survey about their perceptions and challenges regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and overall management of CPF. Patients/caregivers were recruited via online Crohn's and fistula support group websites and forums and via their gastroenterologists (GEs) and surgeons from October 2020 through January 2021. Results: The survey was completed by 96 patients and 54 caregivers. Respondents reported over 60% and 14%-23% of CPF were diagnosed and treated by a GE or surgeon, respectively. Nearly all patients/caregivers wanted to be involved in treatment decision-making with their physicians (81%). While the majority of patients/caregivers were satisfied with their quality of care (65%) and access to care (67%), racial disparities exist and there is room for improvement. A smaller proportion of non-White versus White patients/caregivers reported satisfaction with care quality (39% vs 72%, respectively) and access to care (57% vs 69%, respectively). Half of non-White patient/caregivers (50%) versus 69% of White patient/caregivers knew where to access CPF information. Most patients/caregivers (69%) stated that they would benefit from more information on managing day-to-day CPF symptoms. Significant barriers perceived by patients/caregivers to receiving optimal CPF care included lack of effective treatments (69%) and lack of access to specialist care (68%). Conclusions: Improvements in multidisciplinary CPF care are required to optimize treatment. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-06 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2631-827X |
ISSN (online) | 2631-827X |
DOI | 10.1093/crocol/otad081 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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