Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Outpatients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ubiquitous Yet Suboptimally Managed.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency (ID) and anemia in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are associated with a reduced quality of life. We assessed the prevalence of ID and anemia in Dutch outpatients with IBD and compared routine ID(A) management among medical professionals to the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) treatment guidelines.

Methods

Between January and November 2021, consecutive adult outpatients with IBD were included in this study across 16 Dutch hospitals. Clinical and biochemical data were extracted from medical records. Additionally, medical professionals filled out questionnaires regarding routine ID(A) management.

Results

In total, 2197 patients (1271 Crohn's Disease, 849 Ulcerative Colitis, and 77 IBD-unclassified) were included.

SUBMITTER: Loveikyte R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9692778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature