[Hungarian data on inflammatory bowel diseases: analytical data on ulcerative colistis]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Clinical Research
• Health Informatics

Context:

• Prospective data collection is vital for evidence-based medicine, especially with new therapeutic options.
• Hungary has established an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) registry for prospective patient data collection.
• Standardized data collection and testing needs have increased significantly.

Purpose:

• To present the basic characteristics of a database for patients with ulcerative colitis.
• To outline the methodology of the IBD registry using Microsoft Access and a central server.
• To highlight the importance of a national registry for understanding Hungarian therapeutic practices.

Summary:

• The incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases is increasing in Hungary, though prevalence remains low compared to Europe.
• The registry utilizes Microsoft Access for data management, stored on a central server.
• Frequent use of immunosuppressive medications can complicate the estimation of disease activity.

Impact:

• A national IBD database can provide a complete overview of Hungarian therapeutic practices.
• Prospective data collection from all national centers is highly beneficial.
• Understanding how medications affect laboratory findings is essential for accurate disease severity assessment.