[Impact of the incorporation of a nurse in an inflammatory bowel disease unit].

Introduction: Multidisciplinary units are needed because of the growing complexity and volume of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Objectives: To evaluate the healthcare, economic and research impact of incorporating a nurse into the IBD unit of the Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital.

Methods: We prospectively recorded the activity carried out by the nurse of the IBD unit from March 2010 to December 2014.