Table 1

Outcomes and their respective source

OutcomeSource
Primary
Patient-reported disease controlPatient-reported (IBD-Control)36 37
Secondary
IBD-attributable mortalityChart review
Clinical remissionChart review
Endoscopic/radiologic remissionChart review
Colorectal cancerChart review
Complications of IBD treatmentChart review
Biochemical remissionMedical record
AnaemiaMedical record
A&E visitsMedical record
Hospital admissionsMedical record
Long-term steroid useMedical record
Hospital costsMedical record and Dutch reference prices52
Fistulae symptomsPatient-reported
BMIPatient-reported
Patient-reported remissionPatient-reported (MIBDI)38
Generic quality of lifePatient-reported (PROMIS-GH)39
Patient experiencePatient-reported (Picker)40
UtilityPatient-reported (EQ-5D-5L)43 44
Primary care costsPatient-reported (iMCQ)45 and Dutch reference prices52
Productivity costsPatient-reported (iPCQ)57 and Dutch reference prices52
Patient costsPatient-reported
  • IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; iMCQ, iMTA Medical Consumption Questionnaire; iMTA, Institute of Medical Technology Assessment; iPCQ, iMTA Productivity Cost Questionnaire; MIBDI, Manitoba IBD Index; PROMIS-GH, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System - Global Health.