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Bridging The Gap In Primary Care Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) Patients, Deanna Dial
Bridging The Gap In Primary Care Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd) Patients, Deanna Dial
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Abstract
Problem. Patients in rural or medically underserved areas (MUAs) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have limited access to primary care preventative services, making them even less likely to obtain preventative care, placing them at even greater risk for adverse health outcomes.
Methods. A two-phase retrospective chart review utilizing a convenience sample of patients diagnosed with IBD from a privately-owned gastroenterology office to evaluate the effectiveness of increasing preventative screenings for IBD patients. The first review included 53 patients seen from January to April 2019. A preventative screening
evaluation tool (PSET) was developed based on literature recommendations, including the American …