P525 Patients’ Perception of Risks of biologic therapy During Covid-19 Pandemic in Israel Orly Lior, Ilia Sergeev, Nahum Ruhimovich, Michal Openheim, Fabiana Benjaminov, Dan Feldman, Yehuda Ringel, Timna Naftali Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
Abstract:Background
Current inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) therapies are highly effective. However, compliance with treatment is influenced by patients’ perception of benefits versus risks. Understanding these perceptions and their influence on patients’ treatment decision-making is crucial for achieving compliance, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. Aim: to assess patients’ perception of risks of IBD exacerbation and SARS-CoV-2 infection, and their influence on patients’ decisions regarding biolo… Show more
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