Table 2.
Clinical Characteristics of Study Sample
| N = 162 | |
|---|---|
| IBD Diagnosis | |
| Crohn’s Disease | 58.8% (96) |
| Ulcerative Colitis (includes post-colectomy) | 39.0% (63) |
| Indeterminate Colitis | 1.7% (3) |
| Primary IBD Treatment Provider | |
| Internist/Primary Care Physician | 9.3% (15) |
| General Gastroenterologist | 37.9% (61) |
| IBD Specialist | 48.4% (79) |
| Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse | 2.5% (4) |
| Other | 1.9% (3) |
| Current Medication | |
| Antibiotics | 2.2% (4) |
| Aminosalicylates | 23.5% (43) |
| Steroids | 13.1% (24) |
| Immunomodulators | 19.1% (35) |
| Biologic Therapies | 43.2% (79) |
| Other Prescribed Medications | 15.8% (29) |
| Over the Counter Medication, Supplements, Probiotics | 57.1% (92) |
| Age Symptom Onset (years) | 24.60 ± 44.22 |
| Age of Diagnosis (years) | 26.58 ± 12.40 |
| Harvey Bradshaw Index Score | 8.89 ± 4.66 |
| SIBQ Score | 43.23 ± 12.58 |
| Number of Outpatient Visits for IBD (past year) | 4.52 ± 8.68 |
| Good or Excellent Relationship with IBD Provider | 80.6% (129) |
| Good or Excellent Communication with IBD Provider | 74.5% (120) |