Journal of Crohn's & colitis
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Robust research evidence should inform clinical practice of inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] specialist nurses, but such research is currently very limited. With no current agreement on research priorities for IBD nursing, this survey aimed to establish topics to guide future IBD nursing research across Europe. ⋯ The prioritised list of topics gives clear direction for future IBD nursing research. Conducting this research has potential to improve clinical practice and patient-reported outcomes.
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Infliximab and adalimumab are increasingly used to prevent postoperative recurrence in Crohn's disease patients. The impact of previous exposure to one or more anti-tumour necrosis factor [TNF] agents before surgery on the efficacy of anti-TNF therapy on postoperative recurrence is unknown. ⋯ Previous exposure to two or more anti-TNF agents was associated with a higher risk of postoperative recurrence in Crohn's disease patients.