Prevention of Readmissions at IBD Centres of Excellence

Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are frequently hospitalized, with an increased risk of repeat hospitalizations within the same calendar year. Given that hospital readmissions represent a significant burden to patients and the health care system, a standardised pathway for IBD patients discharged from the hospital can have a significant impact on reducing readmission rates, healthcare utilization and patient satisfaction. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an IBD post-discharge pathway, involving post-discharge nurse follow-up and electronic monitoring, in reducing IBD readmission rates.