Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Ulcerative colitis
Brief summary
The investigators believe that patients with ulcerative colitis are able to report details of their own medical history accurately and record changes in clinical status effectively over time. Using an internet-based database the investigators will ask patients to report their own disease history, and the investigators will compare their reports to the medical record.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* MD documented diagnosis of ulcerative colitis * current of past prescription for anti-TNF medication * at least 18 years of age * access to medical records to verify information * 20% of participants will be patients diagnosed within 1 year of inclusion
Exclusion criteria
* unwilling or unable to provide informed consent for study participation * unable to access or use internet * less than 18 years of age * diagnosis of crohn's disease or IBD-U * illiterate or does not possess minimum level of literacy required to complete questionnaire
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Validity of patient self reporting | 12 months | The validity of patient self report on details of their ulcerative colitis compared to chart review. Validity is defined as a match between patient self report and medical records. |
Countries
United States