Cure8 research brief
Immigrants with IBD reported substantial barriers to care — language gaps, work-related limits on attending appointments, and cultural concerns — which can hinder disease management. Recognizing these issues can help patients and clinicians seek practical solutions.
Immigrant adults with IBD; caregivers; gastroenterologists and primary care clinicians; clinic administrators and health equity advocates.
This study surveyed adults with IBD (75 immigrants, 150 nonimmigrants) about their experiences with healthcare after immigration. Immigrant respondents reported more limited access to formal translation services, more difficulty missing work for appointments, and cultural concerns such as believing “Western” foods trigger flares.
Many immigrants were diagnosed after immigrating and some sought care or medications from physicians in their home countries. The survey highlights practical barriers — language, work/financial constraints, and cultural/food concerns — that can affect access to IBD care for immigrants.
It does not test treatments or health outcomes directly; it reflects patients’ reported experiences and perceptions. If you are an immigrant with IBD, consider discussing communication needs, appointment flexibility, and culturally relevant dietary concerns with your care team.
Clinicians and health systems may need better translation services and more flexible scheduling to support immigrant patients.
Survey-based findings reflect participants’ perceptions and reported experiences; they do not establish causal links or measure clinical outcomes. This summary is based on the article abstract provided by the journal.
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