P185 Outcomes of patients with ulcerative colitis: azathioprine tolerant and azathioprine intolerant

The second discrepancy concerns the nutritional aspects of IBD care. Patients did not receive the information they expect on the impact nutrition could have on their disease (61%), nor the specific nutritional recommendations they believed they need (66%). In addition, 79% of Gastroenterologists and Nurses reported lacking skills to provide nutritional information and its rationale, and only 51% of Nurses/34% of Gastroenterologists reported they often or consistently explain to their patients the role of nutrition in UC/CD. Conclusions: The results from this study question whether patients’ expectations and needs are known and understood. While the gap in emotional support may reflect gaps in HCP skill sets, the gap in nutritional information is at least partly explained by a lack of clear evidence and guidance on the role of nutrition in UC/CD. Regardless, patient-centric practice requires that HCP understand and address the expectations of IBD patients to improve communication, enhance compliance and optimize health outcomes.