Staying up-to-date with health care maintenance of patients with IBD is critical, especially given their increased risk for vaccine-preventable infections as well as comorbidities such as cancers, bone health, and mood disorders. Gastroenterologists and primary care physicians should familiarize themselves with the required screenings and vaccines that are recommended for adult patients with IBD, particularly those who are immunosuppressed.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- primary care
- patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- public health
- mental health
- health information
- bipolar disorder
- health promotion
- depressive symptoms
- young adults
- sleep quality
- general practice
- physical activity
- emergency department
- social media
- risk assessment
- postmenopausal women
- childhood cancer
- bone loss
- drug induced