Research Study: Diet and Nutrition Care for Chronic Digestive Diseases

Researchers at Toronto Western Hospital–University Health Network and the University of Toronto are inviting patients and physicians in Canada to participate in a research study examining nutrition care for chronic digestive diseases.

The study aims to better understand how patients perceive the nutritional support and dietary guidance they receive, as well as how physicians view their own knowledge, efforts, and experiences providing nutrition-related care. Researchers will compare the perspectives of patients and physicians to identify potential differences, challenges, and barriers that may help inform future clinical practices.

Who Can Participate?

Patients

Adults age 18 or older who:

• Have a chronic gastrointestinal condition
• Are currently receiving healthcare services in Canada

Physicians

Physicians practicing in Canada who provide care for patients with chronic gastrointestinal conditions, including:

• Family physicians
• Gastroenterologists
• Surgeons
• Internists
• Other relevant specialists

What Does Participation Involve?

Participation involves completing one anonymous questionnaire. Reviewing the study information and completing the survey is expected to take approximately 15 minutes.

Patient Survey
https://external.redcap.uhn.ca/surveys/?s=KWJ9M7CL9DYCDADX

Physician Survey
https://external.redcap.uhn.ca/surveys/?s=FF7ATTMH3JLF4LFJ

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Study Contact

Study Coordinator
Nazish Butt
Nazish.Butt@uhn.ca

Principal Investigator
Dr. Alexa Sasson
Toronto Western Hospital–University Health Network / University of Toronto
399 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5T 2S8

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Click on the appropriate link above to participate.