biostudies-literatureUnknown13(2)O'Sullivan TA<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the experiences and knowledge of nurses in the area of iron deficiency.<h4>Design</h4>A cross-sectional, exploratory study using online survey.<h4>Setting</h4>Data were collected from nurses working at various primary, secondary and tertiary Australian health practices and organisations.<h4>Participants</h4>Australian nurses currently in practice.<h4>Method</h4>Australian nurses currently in practice were invited to complete an online survey about their work background, personal experiences with iron deficiency and iron-deficiency identification and treatment. The survey included a nine-item questionnaire to assess knowledge of iron-deficiency risk factors and biochemistry.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 534 eligible nurses participated in the survey. Participants wBMJ opene065706https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9944295biostudies-literatureNurses' understanding and management of iron deficiency in Australia: a cross-sectional, exploratory study.PMC9944295Jayasuriya PHTsalis NCalogero NManocha RO'Sullivan TAfalseNurses' understanding and management of iron deficiency in Australia: a cross-sectional, exploratory study.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the experiences and knowledge of nurses in the area of iron deficiency.<h4>Design</h4>A cross-sectional, exploratory study using online survey.<h4>Setting</h4>Data were collected from nurses working at various primary, secondary and tertiary Australian health practices and organisations.<h4>Participants</h4>Australian nurses currently in practice.<h4>Method</h4>Australian nurses currently in practice were invited to complete an online survey about their work background, personal experiences with iron deficiency and iron-deficiency identification and treatment. The survey included a nine-item questionnaire to assess knowledge of iron-deficiency risk factors and biochemistry.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 534 eligible nurses participated in the survey. Participants w2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Feb2025-04-04T19:00:53.132Z2025-04-04T19:00:53.132ZS-EPMC99442953680613410.1136/bmjopen-2022-065706