Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Coeliac Disease in Adults
Coeliac disease affects around 1% of the Northern Ireland population. Although there have been major advances in our understanding of coeliac disease over the last ten years these have not been communicated effectively to healthcare professionals. Patient surveys indicate that coeliac disease is frequently unrecognised, resulting in delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, unnecessary or repeated investigations and consultations, and persisting ill-health with risk of complications in the longer term. Even after diagnosis, there is wide variation in management and follow-up. Increased awareness of the condition, in conjunction with improved diagnostic methods, will have a significant impact on this common condition.
Under the auspices of the Clinical Resource Efficiency Support Team (CREST), a sub-group chaired by Dr William Dickey, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Altnagelvin Hospital, comprising health care professionals from varied backgrounds, was established to produce guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Coeliac Disease in Adults
The CREST guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Coeliac Disease in Adults were launched at a half-day conference, on Friday 12th May 2006, at the Tullyglass House Hotel, Ballymena. Approximately 100 delegates from the various specialties involved in the management of Coeliac Disease attended the conference.
CREST would like to thank Dr William Dickey, the members of the sub-group and all those who contributed in any way to the production of these guidelines. Further copies of the guidelines and laminated wall-charts can be obtained from the CREST Secretariat at crest@dhsspsni.gov.uk or gary.hannan@dhsspsni.gov.uk.
- Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Coeliac Disease in Adults - May 2006 (PDF 609 KB)
- Chart A3 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Coeliac Disease in Adults (PDF 76 KB)
- Chart A4 Dietary Management of Coeliac Disease (PDF 71 KB)
