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THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF NURSES IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE MANAGEMENT: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN A COLOMBIAN
Ginary Orduz-Díaz1,2, Viviana Parra-Izquierdo2,3, Andrea Reatiga2
1Hospital Internacional de Colombia, Nurse of the Centre of excellence in inflammatory bowel disease, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Arquivos De Gastroenterologia
|March 4, 2026
Summary
Nurses are vital in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), enhancing patient care, education, and outcomes. Their comprehensive role in IBD centers improves quality of life and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Nursing Science
Background:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management necessitates a multidisciplinary approach.
- Nurses are pivotal in IBD care, encompassing disease management, patient education, and coordination.
- This study examines the multifaceted role of nurses within an IBD Center of Excellence in Colombia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the comprehensive role of nurses in an IBD Center of Excellence.
- To evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on patient quality of life, fatigue, and mental health.
- To assess patient satisfaction and the contribution of nurses to research and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive observational study conducted from 2023 to 2024.
- Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, direct observations, and surveys with the nursing team.
- Analysis employed descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, with measures to mitigate bias.
Main Results:
- Nurses significantly contributed to patient education, phenotyping, follow-up, and intestinal ultrasound.
- Quality of life assessments indicated a moderate impact, with fatigue identified in some patients.
- Patient satisfaction exceeded 98%, and nurses actively participated in research and multidisciplinary coordination, including pediatric-to-adult transitions.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are indispensable in IBD management, positively influencing clinical care, education, quality of life, and patient empowerment.
- Nursing involvement demonstrably enhances patient outcomes, satisfaction, and multidisciplinary team efficiency.
- Standardized nurse training in Latin America is crucial for advancing IBD care regionally.
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