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Pascal Juillerat1, Florian Froehlich, Christian Felley

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. pascal.juillerat@chuv.ch

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The European Panel on the Appropriateness of Crohn

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The European Panel on the Appropriateness of Crohn's Disease Treatment (EPACT I) established benchmarks for Crohn's disease (CD) therapy in 2004.
  • An updated assessment was necessary due to advancements in CD management and treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update the appropriateness of therapy for Crohn's disease (CD) through a new expert panel (EPACT II).
  • To refine clinical guidelines for managing various CD presentations.

Main Methods:

  • A combined evidence-based literature review and panel consensus method (RAND Appropriateness Method) was employed.
  • An international multidisciplinary panel of experts (gastroenterologists, surgeons, general practitioners) evaluated 569 specific clinical scenarios.

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  • Systematic literature reviews were conducted for major clinical presentations of CD.

    • Main Results:

    • The process involved updating evidence-based literature reviews.
    • Expert consensus was reached on the appropriateness of various therapeutic interventions for defined CD indications.
    • The methodology ensured a rigorous and reproducible assessment of CD treatment appropriateness.

    Conclusions:

    • The EPACT II process provides an updated framework for assessing the appropriateness of Crohn's disease treatments.
    • This updated guidance aids clinicians in optimizing patient care and resource allocation for Crohn's disease management.
    • The RAND Appropriateness Method offers a robust approach for guideline development in complex chronic diseases.