Fecal calprotectin levels correlate significantly with endoscopic disease activity in IBD. The test appears useful in clinical practice for assessment of endoscopic activity and remission.

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This is the second Nurse European Crohns and Colitis (N-ECCO) consensus statements document addressing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nursing across Europe. N-ECCO continues to be an active member of European Crohns and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), providing education and networking opportunities for nurses across Europe within three designated nurse sessions, N-ECCO Network Meeting, N-ECCO School and the N-ECCO Research Forum, in addition to e-learning and podcasts. 1.1 Aim The over-arching aim of ECCO is to improve the care of patients with IBD through the development of guidelines, education and research. Current evidence is fundamental to enable N-ECCO to meet this progressive aim. This document updates the first N-ECCO consensus statements based on the 'ideal' standard of care [1], and provides additional statements and evidence supporting contemporary IBD nursing practice, whilst acknowledging the extensive variety in IBD nursing practice across Europe [2].

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The levels of evidence of the effect of advice lines in IBD are low. However, the use of advice lines was found to be safe, and cost-effective. Where investigated, patients with IBD overwhelmingly welcome an advice line with high levels of patient satisfaction reported.

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