Nationwide Survey of Telemedicinal Patient Education in IBD

Nationwide Survey of Telemedicinal Patient Education in IBD - Baseline Knowledge Gaps and a Randomized Comparison of Podcast Versus Written Format

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if simple, easy-to-use educational materials can help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) better understand their condition. The study will also look at how people feel about using these materials and if the education affects their daily life and well-being.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does the education help people score higher on the IBD-KNOW questionnaire after three months
• How satisfied are people with the written or audio materials
• Does the education affect quality of life, mental health, or IBD disease activity

Researchers will compare written and audio education to see which format works better for learning and user experience.

Participants will:

• Fill out questionnaires at the start of the study and again after three months
• Receive written or audio educational materials if they are in one of the education groups
• Complete short surveys about quality of life, mental health, and IBD symptoms if they receive the educational materials

Inclusion Criteria:

• IBD patients
• age ≥18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• withdrawing consent