Despite an increased understanding of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) pathophysiology and the introduction of corresponding targeted treatments with the potential to alter the disease’s natural history, clinical and endoscopic remission remain elusive for many patients. Several factors contribute to suboptimal outcomes, including an entrenched treatment paradigm that frequently results in prolonged use of ineffective medications, uncertainty about the safety and efficacy of medications, systemic barriers, and access challenges.
In order to effectively treat IBD, gastroenterologists and the multidisciplinary IBD team of clinicians need strong foundational knowledge of the broad range of therapeutic agents licensed for the induction and maintenance of disease control, and how to individualize their use for any given patient. Education is necessary to ensure that clinicians who manage patients with IBD are up-to-date on current management strategies, including the use of objective measures such as mucosal healing and deep remission; new and emerging therapies, particularly novel mechanisms of action and safety profiles; and recent data from clinical trials. Clinicians must be knowledgeable regarding the benefits of early intervention, top-down versus step-up approaches, strategies for attaining remission and reducing healthcare costs, and new treat-to-target recommendations for management. This program will reduce these gaps through a conversational-style venue that fosters deeper educational impact and ultimately improves patient care.
Aline Charabaty, MD AGAF
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Clinical Director, GI Division
Director, IBD Center
Johns Hopkins- Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
Stefan D. Holubar, MD, MS
IBD Surgery Section Chief
Director of Research, Colorectal Department
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
This educational initiative has been designed for all members involved in the IBD-care continuum. Of those that will derive the most benefit from this program are gastroenterologists, gastroenterologists in training, surgeons, subspecialists including dieticians and psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, nurses, and other healthcare team members involved in or interested in the care of patients with IBD.
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A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest with a score of 100%.
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Aline Charabaty, MD AGAF
Consulting Fees: AbbVie, Janssen, Takeda
Speakers’ Bureaus: AbbVie, Takeda
Stefan D. Holubar, MD, MS
Consulting Fees: Guidepoint, Shionogi, Takeda
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