Randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of a package comprising a patient orientated, evidence based self-help guidebook and patient-centred consultations on disease management and satisfaction in inflammatory bowel disease

INTERVENTION: A multi‐centre (16 centres, 40 subjects from each centre, 640 in total) 2‐armed RCT, comparing benefits of guidebook plus patient‐centred care versus standard patient care using validated questionnaires, patients diaries and qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians. 1. Guidebook plus patient‐centred care 2. Standard patient care using validated questionnaires, patients diaries and qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians. CONDITION: Inflammatory bowel disease ; Digestive System ; Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1. Patient satisfaction; 2. Health; 3. Quality of life; 4. Perceptions of control; 5. Anxiety levels; 6. Ability to self‐treat; 7. Cost effective use of NHS services. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Established ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease 2. 16 years + 3. Able to write English 4. Attending follow‐up clinics