Cure8 research brief
Dietary changes are common among people with IBD but long-term adherence is low; understanding what patients find acceptable and what barriers they face can help clinicians design practical, culturally sensitive dietary strategies that patients are more likely to follow.
Adult patients with IBD (including Crohn's disease), caregivers, gastroenterology clinicians, and researchers planning dietary interventions or patient education
This multicenter cross-sectional survey of 567 adults with IBD in four Asia–Pacific countries asked about beliefs, barriers, and acceptability of different diets. Most participants avoided certain foods during flares and placed high importance on dietary effectiveness for symptoms and ease of meal preparation.
Low-fiber and Mediterranean diets scored highest for acceptability, while exclusive enteral nutrition was least acceptable. Many patients relied on advice from friends or family rather than healthcare professionals, and common barriers to dietary change included meal preparation difficulty and social interference.
Clinical teams can use these findings to guide conversations: patients value practical, culturally sensitive plans and may benefit from clearer clinician-led dietary counselling. Nutrition interventions that are easier to prepare and fit social contexts may have higher long-term adherence.
Research and practice should account for the region's cultural diversity when designing dietary trials or guidance, and consider addressing common practical barriers (meal prep, social eating) to improve acceptability and adherence.
This paper reports a multicenter cross-sectional survey (abstract-level summary). Findings reflect self-reported beliefs and preferences in selected Asia–Pacific centers and do not establish that any diet improves disease outcomes. Results are useful for planning patient-centered counseling and trials but not as evidence of efficacy.
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