Advanced Practice Provider EoE Program (Live/Virtual) | November 2024-Teamwork in Treating EoE

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The document, authored by Dr. Calies Menard-Katcher, emphasizes the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). EoE is a chronic, allergen-mediated disease often accompanied by other allergic conditions and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Due to its complexity, a team-based treatment model is advocated to provide comprehensive, continuous care.<br /><br />Various specialists comprise an ideal team for treating EoE, including a gastroenterology provider, allergist, dietitian, feeding/swallowing specialist, and nurse educator, with potential contributions from psychologists, endocrinologists, and transition coordinators. The model allows for a one-time evaluation or ongoing care, tailored to patient needs.<br /><br />A multidisciplinary approach enhances communication among providers, ensures coordinated treatment, and consolidates multiple specialist visits into one, thereby improving patient satisfaction and outcomes. The document uses a case study of an 18-year-old with EoE to highlight these benefits, emphasizing dietary management and asthma care coordination through unified specialist input.<br /><br />Team roles are defined with a gastroenterologist confirming diagnosis, an allergist managing allergic conditions, a dietitian addressing nutritional needs, and a feeding specialist tackling feeding dysfunctions. Efficient team communication and a shared treatment plan are essential for comprehensive care.<br /><br />Multidisciplinary care is particularly beneficial for complicated EoE cases, providing single-visit, unified treatment plans, and expanding research opportunities. Building such a clinic involves obtaining stakeholder support and aligning with health system goals, although not all patients may need extensive teams. The document also suggests alternative models like a multidisciplinary relay team as a more flexible, resource-efficient option.

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Calies Menard-Katcher, MD

Keywords

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

multidisciplinary approach

allergen-mediated disease

team-based treatment

gastroenterology

dietary management

coordinated care

feeding specialist

mental health

patient satisfaction