Dear Colleague,
Steroid refractory ulcerative colitis (UC) is a clinical presentation of the disease that is faced by most practicing gastroenterologists and trainees in the field. This survey aims to gain a first-hand perspective regarding the approach to management of various issues regarding the management and treatment of steroid refractory UC. This study will provide valuable insights that can be used to inform the development of future guidelines. The survey consists of a clinical vignette with follow up questions regarding management issues that are frequently encountered when managing the care of persons with steroid refractory UC.
We hope you can assist us in this endeavour by taking a few moments to participate. We estimate that completion of this survey will only take 5-10 minutes of your time. . It should be noted that the data collected from the survey will not be shared with anyone other than the persons involved in the study and there will be no direct identification of the physicians that have completed this exercise to the investigators. Completion of this survey will be considered to be your consent to participate in this study. Due to the method of distribution however, it may be possible for respondents to be identified by study staff based on their demographic details.
To show our appreciation for your participation, we will select one person who completes this survey to receive a $250 gift certificate to the Hudson's Bay Company. If you wish to be considered for this prize, please provide your email upon completion of this survey. Your email address will not be otherwise linked to your responses
Thank you again for your kind consideration
Sincerely;
Ravi Homenauth Laura Targownik, MD, MSHS, FRCPC
PGY2 Internal Medicine Section of Gastroenterology
Department of Internal Medicine Department of Internal Medicine
University of Manitoba University of Manitoba