Infusion Appointment Self-Management Among Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Adolescent and young adult patients with IBD ideally would independently manage biologic infusion related tasks prior to the age of 18 years, as this is the natural age that many move away from the homes of their parents/guardians. Our study demonstrates that just over half of patients 18 years or older independently manage their infusion appointments. This is an educational opportunity that has implications for health outcomes of patients with IBD.