A80 ADHERENCE TO GUIDELINES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR IBD FLARE MANAGEMENT AND CORTICOSTEROID ADMINISTRATION: A RETROSPECTIVE CHART REVIEW

摘要

BackgroundInduction and maintenance of remission is a primary treatment goal for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Active disease is often treated with corticosteroids (CS). Although effective, CS have significant negative effects, and not recommended for long term or frequent use, especially when safer medications are now available. Nonetheless, literature suggests that cumulative exposure to CS in IBD patients has not changed. Gaps in clinician adherence to international guidelines for IBD care have also been identified.