Revista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru
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Why This Matters
Patients with IBD often undergo frequent monitoring; knowing that many prefer noninvasive tests like intestinal ultrasound may influence shared decision-making and clinic workflows. Understanding patient perceptions can help clinicians offer monitoring strategies that balance accuracy and acceptability.
Who Should Pay Attention
Adult IBD patients, gastroenterology clinicians, clinic managers, and researchers focused on patient-centered monitoring approaches.
Study Snapshot
Story typeResearch paper
Evidence typeResearch paper
Source depthJournal abstract
What To Know
This cross-sectional survey from a specialized gastroenterology clinic in Panama asked 51 adults with confirmed IBD about their experiences and preferences for common monitoring tests: colonoscopy, intestinal ultrasound (IUS), CT/MRI, and fecal calprotectin (FC).
Participants reported highest satisfaction and acceptability with intestinal ultrasound, and most said IUS was the single test they would prefer to repeat for ongoing monitoring. However, patients still viewed colonoscopy as providing the most useful clinical information and as the test that best helped them understand their disease status.
The authors suggest that patients favor less invasive monitoring when available, and that better patient education about IUS’s clinical value could support wider, patient-centered use in routine care.
Keep In Mind
Study is a cross-sectional survey from one specialized clinic in Panama with 51 respondents; findings reflect perceptions and preferences rather than diagnostic performance. The content is grounded in the article abstract.
Source Details
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Research paper
Evidence type derived from source or registry metadata.
PublicationRevista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru
AuthorsRettally C, Orillac V, Parra-Izquierdo V +2 more
Study typeIm, journal article
Indexed viaEurope PMC
Source typeResearch paper
PublishedJan 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Content availableJournal abstract
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