Assessing National Trends and Disparities in Ambulatory, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Visits for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the United States (2005–2016)

Background & AimsPatients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) require repeated health care encounters, although the focus of care differs when patients are seen in ambulatory, emergency department (ED), or inpatient settings. We examined contemporary trends and disparities in IBD-related health care visits.MethodsWe used data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, and the National...