Authors: Jana G. Hashash, Associate Professor of Medicine, Jimmy K. Limdi, Professor of Gastroenterology, Jason M. Shapiro, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, and Samir A. Shah, Clinical Professor of Medicine
Four patients or patient advocates (Elizabeth Richardson, Tina Aswani-Omprakash, Rocio Castrillon, and Rola Ajib) with Inflammatory Bowel Disease reviewed the manuscript, gave constructive feedback, and provided the patient perspectives and priorities box
Journal: The BMJ
Link: https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-2025-079050
Publication Date: December 19, 2025
Our very own Tina Aswani-Omprakash, MPH, had the opportunity to contribute to a recently published BMJ State of the Art Review on the medical management of IBD. Written for healthcare providers, the review summarizes current evidence on IBD diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, with an evolving focus on patient-reported outcomes.
Importantly, it also includes a dedicated patient perspectives section, centering lived experience alongside clinical evidence. The decisions informed by this work directly shape patient care and including patient voices helps ensure research and treatment goals reflect what truly matters to those living with IBD.