{"id":5716,"date":"2025-05-21T08:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/?p=5716"},"modified":"2025-05-21T08:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:22:53","slug":"what-does-digital-health-offer-for-the-management-of-and-research-into-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/what-does-digital-health-offer-for-the-management-of-and-research-into-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Digital Health offer for the management of and research into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-70px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">What<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">does<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> Digital <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">Health<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">management<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">research<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">into<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">Inflammatory<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">Bowel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">Disease<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\"> (IBD)?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189561737 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Title\">by F\u00e9lix M\u00e1rquez, May 21, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/What-does-Digital-Health-offer-for-the-management-of-and-research-into-Inflammatory-Bowel-Disease.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;What does Digital Health offer for the management of and research into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The development of Digital Health has resulted in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significant advances in the treatment and management of diseases<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, especially chronic diseases, as we noted in our article about the management of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/transforming-the-management-of-diabetes-through-digital-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diabetes Mellitus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/blog\/digital-health-in-heart-failure-optimizing-results-with-fewer-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heart Failure<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Along with these, many other pathologies that have a major impact on the patient and the healthcare system can <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">benefit from the contributions of these solutions, as is the case with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.es\/es-revista-revista-medica-clinica-las-condes-202-articulo-epidemiologia-enfermedad-inflamatoria-intestinal-S0716864019300562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over the past 50 years, the prevalence of IBD has increased in all population groups, especially in Western countries.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chronic digestive disease<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/scielo.sld.cu\/scielo.php?pid=S1561-31942022000500019&amp;script=sci_arttext&amp;tlng=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">affects approximately 2.2 million people in Europe<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, primarily youth <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fascrs.org\/patients\/diseases-and-conditions\/a-z\/enfermedad-de-crohn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">between the ages of 16 and 40.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This results not only a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significant health impact, but also social and economic consequences,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as it affects the working-age population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The management of IBD requires <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">treatment and continuous monitoring of the patient in order to reduce intestinal changes and complications over the long term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as these can affect the patient\u2019s quality of life <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in an significant way. In this way, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Health tools like telemedicine, remote monitoring, and other patient-centered digital solutions become significant partners, enabling:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improvement in access and continuity of care, reducing hospitalizations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and optimizing patient monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implementation of prompt and timely changes in treatment.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encouragement of patient self-management.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduction of the burden on the health system by reducing unnecessary in-person visits<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and providing support in real time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These benefits were noted in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0210570524003339?via%3Dihub#bib0580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">P<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0210570524003339?via%3Dihub#bib0580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">osition statement of the Spanish Working Group on Crohn&#8217;s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (GETECCU) on the use of Telemedicine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, all aimed at <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">controlling the disease, and improving the quality of life and the clinical outcomes of the patient.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Health solutions enable the collection of large amounts of data,<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fostering the generation of evidence<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that helps improve the approaches to prevention and treatment of this disease<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is especially relevant for this pathology, where many questions remain, as there are immune-mediated inflammatory diseases of unknown origin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furthering research, in Spain we have <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32674882\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ENEIDA<\/a> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">registry by<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/geteccu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GETECCU<\/a>,<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the largest Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient registry in the world <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has generated more than 60 national and international scientific publications,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and numerous studies still awaiting publication. This project <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses the technology and services of<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/perseivivarium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Persei vivarium<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which facilitate the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centralization of information and the generation of evidence.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we have seen, the future of IBD is closely linked to technological innovation. 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