Comparing dietitian-led group clinics to individual appointments for newly diagnosed patients with coeliac disease

Abstract

surgical unit between 24 th May 2016 and the 22 nd June 2016 were eligible for inclusion in this study. All patients were assessed by a member of the study team within 48 hours of the patients being admitted. A prospective review of the patient's medical and nursing records was undertaken to obtain the data outcomes required. Results: 500 patients (female 236:264 male; mean age 59 years (range 17-100years)) were recruited during the study period. In total 450 patients were from general surgery and 50 patients …