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ArticleJGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology2025

Patterns and Predictors of Steroid Use in a Real-World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cohort.

Rodger Wu, Consuelo Rivas, Wai Kin Su, Renée Deschenes, William Wilson, Joseph L Pipicella, Susan J Connor, Jane M Andrews, Crohn's Colitis Cure (CCCure) Data Insights Program

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Article in JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Rodger WuDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Liverpool Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2007-1726
Consuelo RivasDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Liverpool Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia.
Wai Kin SuDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Liverpool Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6556-6708
Renée DeschenesCrohn's Colitis Cure (CCCure) Sydney New South Wales Australia.
William WilsonCrohn's Colitis Cure (CCCure) Sydney New South Wales Australia.
Joseph L PipicellaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Liverpool Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia.
Susan J ConnorDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Liverpool Hospital Sydney New South Wales Australia.
Jane M AndrewsCrohn's Colitis Cure (CCCure) Sydney New South Wales Australia.
Crohn's Colitis Cure (CCCure) Data Insights Program

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Patterns of steroid use in inflammatory bowel disease remain poorly characterized in real-world settings. Steroid exposure is associated with adverse effects and often indicates suboptimally controlled disease. Therefore, patterns and predictors of steroid use in a large inflammatory bowel disease cohort were examined. Methods: Steroid exposure over a 3-year window was explored. Use was classified by duration-short (1-28 days), moderate (29-56 days), prolonged (> 56 days), and recency (within last year, prior years or no exposure). Associations with demographic and disease-related factors were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Results: Among 5436 people (median age 42 years, IQR 32-56), 18.3% ( Conclusion: Steroid use was modest, with over 80% unexposed over 3 years. Proactive optimization of therapy, particularly in younger individuals and those with ulcerative colitis, may further reduce steroid exposure.

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corticosteroid stewardshipreal‐world datarisk stratificationsteroid exposure patternstreatment escalation

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PMCPMC12685766

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