Patient knowledge and awareness on inflammatory bowel disease as it evolves as a global disease: a scoping review

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the current state of knowledge and awareness regarding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) across different regions.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on IBD knowledge and awareness.
• Analyzed cultural adaptability of educational tools and strategies.
• Identified gaps in current awareness levels across various demographics.
• Global awareness of IBD is insufficient and varies greatly by region.
• Existing educational tools are often not culturally appropriate or adaptable.
• There is a pressing need for multidisciplinary and technology-enabled educational strategies.

Abstract