The Gluten Free Diet: Assessing Adherence in a Pediatric Celiac Disease Population.

Jenna K DowhaniukHeather MileskiJoanne SaabLauren C HeathcoteLehana ThabaneHerbert Brill

Published in: Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (2018)

Reliance on self-report through Likert scales for GFD adherence overestimates adherence and misses opportunities for patient and family education. Approximately 40% of children with CD have ongoing gluten exposure, highlighting the need for regular assessment by an RD expert in the GFD to identify education and counselling needs for children with CD.

Keyphrases

celiac disease
young adults
healthcare
quality improvement
glycemic control
weight loss
case report
nk cells
type diabetes
clinical practice
metabolic syndrome
irritable bowel syndrome
childhood cancer
human immunodeficiency virus