Posts In: Clinical Care Pathways

Initiation and Tapering of Corticosteroids Objective: To minimize the risk of repeated corticosteroid use for the treatment of IBD. Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of IBD. Highlight Box Corticosteroids should only be used for short-term induction therapy to treat acute IBD flares. These clinical decision support…

Objective: Provide direction regarding choice of therapy for patients with ulcerative colitis Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of ulcerative colitis These clinical decision support tools were developed by Canadian experts in IBD, based on their interpretation of current evidence and considerations specific to Canadian healthcare. International guidelines from…

Objective: Provide direction regarding choice of therapy for patients with Crohn’s disease. Patient population: Adult patients (>18years) with known diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. These clinical decision support tools were developed by Canadian experts in IBD, based on their interpretation of current evidence and considerations specific to Canadian healthcare. International…

Vitamin D Replacement Objective: Monitor for and manage Vitamin D deficiency Patient population: Individuals with known diagnosis of IBD and low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D   These clinical decision support tools were developed by Canadian experts in IBD, based on their interpretation of current evidence and considerations specific to Canadian healthcare.

Objective: To provide practical clinical advice for gastroenterologists involved in the transfer of care of patients with pediatric onset inflammatory bowel disease from pediatric to adult care based on the best available literature and clinical tools. Patient Population: Adolescents and Young Adults with IBD (AYAs) Highlight Box Introduction Pediatric to…

Objective: Provide direction to management of patients with perianal penetrating Crohn’s disease Patient population: Patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease with a recent surgical resection Introduction Perianal Crohn’s disease is a form of Crohn’s disease which causes inflammation around the anus. Perianal manifestations of Crohn’s disease include perianal fistula, perianal…

Objective: Provide direction for the management of patients with Crohn’s disease after a bowel resection Population: Adult patients (> 18 years) with Crohn’s disease with a recent surgical resection   Introduction Although surgery is not curative, it is an important intervention…