HCP Live January 27, 2024
Abigail Brooks, MA

More than half of patients received return-IBD care via telehealth in the post-COVID period, and those with longer drive times were more likely to continue telehealth care.

Presented at the 2024 Crohn’s and Colitis Congress in Las Vegas this weekend, findings from a recent study are reinforcing the viability of telehealth for patient retention, specifically for those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Although the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of telehealth across many healthcare settings, the option to receive remote care is still offered at various institutions in the post-COVID era, prompting speculation about its impact on patient care.

A team of investigators led by Sara Horst, MD, MPH, ​​associate professor in the division of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at...

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