Holistic care in inflammatory bowel disease: is it in REACH? - Takeaways - MDSpire

Holistic care in inflammatory bowel disease: is it in REACH?

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  • Hyder Said

  • Calum D Moulton

  • Ailsa Hart

  • Laurie Keefer

  • January 27, 2026

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    Multidisciplinary teams enhance holistic care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by addressing both physical and psychological symptoms.

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    Holistic care models can improve health-related quality of life by integrating interventions for inflammatory and non-inflammatory symptoms.

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    Extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs) significantly impact well-being in IBD, affecting 30%-50% of patients and often persisting despite treatment.

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    Chronic abdominal pain and fatigue are prevalent in IBD, affecting quality of life and increasing healthcare utilization even after mucosal healing.

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    Digital health technologies are advancing IBD care by enhancing patient-centered approaches and improving long-term outcomes.

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