Trust Your GUT. Know the Facts: Navigating IBD Monitoring Tools
Trust your gut. Know the Facts: Navigating IBD Monitoring Tools is a new educational resource developed in collaboration with patients, healthcare professionals, and engagement experts.
It is designed for people living with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis and explains the different methods used to monitor Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a clear, accessible, and practical way. The resource aims to improve understanding of how monitoring supports treatment decisions, disease management, and long-term care.
It covers key monitoring approaches, including biomarker testing, imaging procedures, steroid use analysis, and patient-reported outcomes. It also explains why regular monitoring is important, what different tests can show, and how this information can support more informed discussions with healthcare teams.
By breaking down complex medical concepts into accessible language, the resource supports patient empowerment and shared decision-making, helping individuals with IBD to become more informed and engaged in their care journey.
This tool was developed by AbbVie in collaboration with the International Federation of Crohn's & Colitis Associations (IFCCA) and in consultation with healthcare professionals (HCPs). It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Patients are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider before making any decisions regarding their care. This material was created and is owned by AbbVie. IFCCA is sharing this resource with permission from AbbVie. Reproduction or modification of this material without the prior written consent of AbbVie is not permitted.
