Module 1: Risk Assessment in Ulcerative Colitis: Keypoints

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The traditional ‘step-up’ treatment algorithm for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, in which the most efficacious drugs are typically used after a patient has failed lower-tier drugs, is still ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The traditional ‘step-up’ treatment algorithm for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, in which the most efficacious drugs are typically used after a patient has failed lower-tier drugs, is still widely utilized. This is despite the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommending choice of UC therapy be determined according to patients’ disease risk. This module summarizes the concept of treating UC patients according to their disease risk using the AGA UC Care Pathway. The rational of risk-stratification is outlined, along with the core components for determining disease risk.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Employ prognostication/risk assessment in addition to symptom severity to develop management plans for patients with UCEvaluate patients based on risk assessment, disease severity, and prior treatment response and consider the early introduction of biologic therapy when clinically indicatedDescribe the protocol for treating low- and high-risk UC patients according to the AGA UC Care Pathway

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