Canadian IBD Nursing

There are over 80 designated inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nurses across Canada, with many more providing care to IBD patients as part of their practice. These dedicated nurses provide clinical inpatient and outpatient care, telephone advice, transitional care, and biologic therapy support.

Not everyone with IBD has an IBD nurse. But those who do, tell us the world of a difference this makes in their lives. Watch the video playlist below of patients and nurses sharing their stories of the impact of having an IBD nurse.



The evidence of the benefit of IBD nurses goes beyond patient testimonials. Studies have shown that having an IBD nurse improves the quality of care in many ways, by:

  • Reducing the number of emergency rooms visits and unscheduled outpatient visits
  • Improving patients’ adherence to treatments through education and follow-ups
  • Providing administrative and psychosocial support
  • Increasing the speed of access to procedures
  • Improving patient satisfaction

About CANIBD

CANIBD is a community of practice for nurses that are working in the field of IBD who help to ensure people of all ages living with IBD in Canada receive high-quality clinical nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
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Fellowships and grants

The Canadian IBD Nurses (CANIBD) offers a number of grant opportunities for nurses specializing in IBD. Learn more about the CANIBD fellowship for early career IBD nurses, and research and travel awards to help strengthen your capacity to engage in research. 

Education for Nurses

Learning for Nurses

CANIBD provides learning and networking opportunities for IBD nurses. Learn more about the annual CANIBD conference and educational events occuring throughout the year.  

Get Involved with CANIBD

Are you a nurse working with IBD patients? Learn more about joining CANIBD.

CANIBD Supporters

CANIBD is grateful for the support of the following industry partners who make this work possible:            

Pfizer
Abbvie
Takeda
Amgen Canada Inc.
Biocon Biologics

Join the conversation about IBD nursing by following CANIBD on Twitter @CANIBD.

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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