Applicator preferences for subcutaneous biologics in inflammatory bowel disease: influence on patient satisfaction and willingness to switch treatment

Key Points

• To evaluate how applicator preferences for subcutaneous biologics affect patient satisfaction and willingness to switch treatments.
• Identified different types of applicators for subcutaneous biologics.
• Assessed patient preferences regarding these applicators prior to therapy initiation.
• Analyzed the impact of applicator options on treatment choices and satisfaction.
• Patients expressed a willingness to consider changing applicators when presented with options.
• Selection of preferred applicators correlated with higher patient satisfaction.
• Providing various applicator types may lead to better treatment adherence.