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The Purpose & Intention of Treating Ulcerative Colitis

In the past decade there have been major advances in investigations, pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical interventions for patients with IBD. This has allowed patients' treatment  regime to be personalized to include medication, lifestyle changes, and possibly surgery.

 

The goal is to minimize the impact of UC on a patient's daily life, prevent disease progression, and enhance overall well-being. Collaborating closely with healthcare providers and following a comprehensive treatment approach can greatly support patients in effectively managing UC and achieving the best possible outcomes.
 

Treatment Guidelines for UC
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BSG Guidelines1

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the principal forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Both represent chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which displays heterogeneity in inflammatory and symptomatic burden between patients and within individuals over time. Optimal management relies on understanding and tailoring evidence-based interventions by clinicians in partnership with patients.

This guideline for management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults over 16 years of age was developed by Stakeholders representing UK physicians (British Society of Gastroenterology), surgeons (Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland), specialist nurses (Royal College of Nursing), paediatricians (British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), dieticians (British Dietetic Association), Radiologists (British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology), general practitioners (Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology) and patients (Crohn’s and Colitis UK). A systematic review of 88247 publications and a Delphi consensus process involving 81 multidisciplinary clinicians and patients was undertaken to develop 168 evidence and expert opinion-based recommendations for pharmacological and surgical interventions, as well as optimal service delivery in the management of both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.1

View the full guidance here.

 

NICE Guidelines2

This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.

NICE has also produced a guideline on colonoscopic surveillance for adults with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or adenomas.

Recommendations

This guideline includes new recommendations on inducing remission in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. These supplement the existing recommendations on:

Who is it for?

  • Healthcare professionals
  • Commissioners and providers
  • People with ulcerative colitis and their families and carers

View the full guidance here

Stride Guidelines3

This guideline contains updated treatment targets for IBD were developed during the Selecting Therapeutic Targets in Inflammatory Bowel Disease II (STRIDE-II) initiative in 2021. The aim was to provide contemporary consensus recommendations for use in clinical practice.

Consensus recommendations were drafted and modified based on a systematic literature review and iterative surveys of 89 IOIBD members Consensus was reached if > 75% of participants scored a recommendation between 7 and 10 on a 10-point rating scale (1, do not agree at all; 10, agree completely).

View Complete STRIDE Guidelines Here

H3 (Mobile)Lamb CA, Kennedy NA, Raine T, et al. British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults Gut 2019;68:s1-s106.

Overview: Ulcerative colitis: Management: Guidance (no date) NICE. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng130 (Accessed: 25 May 2023).

Turner, Dan et al. “STRIDE-II: An Update on the Selecting Therapeutic Targets in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (STRIDE) Initiative of the International Organization for the Study of IBD (IOIBD): Determining Therapeutic Goals for Treat-to-Target strategies in IBD.” Gastroenterology vol. 160,5 (2021): 1570-1583. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2020.12.031
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