Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conditions
Interventions
The use of FCal POCT in primary care. The general practitioners will receive an online training with instructions on indication, execution, interpretation, communication, reporting and follow-up of FC
Sponsors
ZonMw
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - children, aged 4 to 18 years, with - chronic diarrhoea (soft or watery stool, matching scores 5–7 of the Bristol Stool chart, for >2 weeks or >2 episodes of 3 days in the past 6 months) OR - recurrent abdominal pain (>2 episodes of 3 days in the past 6 months)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - a history of chronic organic gastrointestinal disease - an endoscopic evaluation, referral to specialist care or FCal result within the preceding 6 months - difficulty in understanding questionnaires due to cognitive impairment or language problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion referrals in children with chronic GI disorders within 6 months after initial presentation in primary care. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parental concerns and satisfaction, impact of symptoms on daily functioning, quality of life, use of health services, and cost-effectiveness during 6 months follow-up. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactGea Holtman
Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Outcome results
None listed