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IBD IMPACT Toolkit

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Informing Patient-Centered Care Together

Access to health care1

Disparities in healthcare access, particularly in historically marginalized communities, are increasingly recognized. It is essential for HCPs to recognize the potential barriers patients may face, including language barriers, financial constraints, and lack of awareness about available resources.

Key principles:

  • Understand the barriers patients face when accessing care.
  • Learn how to best support patients from historically marginalized communities.

Included in this section:

Barriers to care Patient support tips Decision support for patients Insurance knowledge gaps

Reference

  • 1. Shah S, Shillington AC, Kabagambe EK, et al. Racial and ethnic disparities in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: an online survey. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2024;30(9):1467-1474. doi:10.1093/ibd/izad194

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