These resources allow people of any age to connect to the right individuals or healthcare experts, make their lives easier by managing the disease in apps, and educate themselves so that they are as armed as possible while caring for their Crohn’s disease.
The future of Crohn’s disease in Canada
Rates of Crohn’s disease are rising significantly in the country. Because of that, costs and the burden on the healthcare system will also continue to grow. The impact on people, both personally and on a societal level, will continue to take a hit because treatments, although viable, continue to leave gaps in the symptoms and pose other health risks.
Dr. Gil Kaplan, expert gastroenterologist and professor at the University of California, told Global News, “The goal of the report (published by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada) is to essentially improve the quality of life of people living with IBD while preparing our healthcare system of the rising burden of IBD in Canada.”
The added strain on the country because of the rise of Crohn’s disease can hinder people from experiencing the best care possible and, thus, the best quality of life attainable.
“The number of people in Canada living with IBD is growing rapidly. Healthcare needs to evolve to include multidisciplinary care, including access to specialist nurses, mental health professionals, dietitians, and others to improve quality of life,” Dr. Kaplan told Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.