Early detection of anaemia in primary care with haemoglobinometry: ANHEMOG clinical trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Detecting, treating and monitoring anaemia has a functional, social and economic impact on patients' quality of life and the health system, since inadequate monitoring can lead to more accident & emergency visits and hospitalizations. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact in the patient clinical outcomes of using haemoglobinometry to early detect anaemia in patients with chronic anaemia in primary care.

Methods

Randomized controlled trial Capillary haemoglobin will be measured using a haemoglobinometer on a monthly basis in the intervention group. In the control group, the protocol currently in force at the primary care centre will be followed and venous haemoglobin will be measured. Any cases of anaemia detected in either group will be referred to the t

SUBMITTER: Luengo BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499500 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature