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  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
  • General Practice

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  • Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) are prevalent conditions causing significant fatigue and reduced quality of life.
  • Nonspecific symptoms of ID frequently lead patients to consult general practitioners (GPs).
  • Limited evidence currently guides the diagnosis and treatment of ID/IDA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate a broad consensus among Swiss experts on the diagnosis and treatment of ID/IDA.
  • To establish practical implications for managing ID/IDA in various therapeutic areas.
  • To provide evidence-based guidance for GPs managing ID.

Main Methods:

  • A Delphi method was employed, involving Swiss experts from diverse therapeutic areas.
  • Experts evaluated specific statements on clinical relevance, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.
  • Consensus was defined as ≥80% agreement.

Main Results:

  • High consensus was achieved on most statements regarding ID/IDA management.
  • A ferritin threshold of 30 µg/l accurately diagnoses ID without anaemia in patients without inflammation.
  • Iron replacement therapy is recommended for both IDA and symptomatic ID without anaemia.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides consensus-driven therapeutic strategies for managing iron deficiency.
  • Expert opinions from a wide range of clinical perspectives inform these strategies.
  • GPs are central to the diagnosis and management of ID and IDA.