Table 2.
Appropriateness figures (%) after the second round (sum of row totals is 100%)
| Treatment | Inappropriate | Uncertain | Appropriate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-anaemic iron deficiency | |||
| None | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| Adjustment IBD medication | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Oral iron | 71 | 18 | 11 |
| Low-dose IV iron | 43 | 29 | 29 |
| High-dose IV iron | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| Iron deficiency anaemia | |||
| None | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Oral iron | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| Low-dose IV iron | 43 | 50 | 7 |
| High-dose IV iron | 1 | 14 | 86 |
| IV iron + ESA | 82 | 5 | 14 |
| Blood transfusion | 77 | 21 | 1 |
IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; IV, intravenous; ESA, erythropoietin-stimulating agent.