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Comparative efficacy of a team-led treatment protocol for the management of renal anaemia

Kotwal, Sradha S., Lan, Patrick, MacLeod, Avril, Jardine, Meg, Snelling, Paul L., Craig, Jonathon, Cass, Alan and Gallagher, Martin (2013). Comparative efficacy of a team-led treatment protocol for the management of renal anaemia. Nephrology,18(10):649-654.

Document type: Journal Article

IRMA ID 11035xPUB61
Title Comparative efficacy of a team-led treatment protocol for the management of renal anaemia
Author Kotwal, Sradha S.
Lan, Patrick
MacLeod, Avril
Jardine, Meg
Snelling, Paul L.
Craig, Jonathon
Cass, Alan
Gallagher, Martin
Journal Name Nephrology
Publication Date 2013
Volume Number 18
Issue Number 10
ISSN 1320-5358   (check CDU catalogue  open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 649
End Page 654
Total Pages 6
Place of Publication Australia
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell Publishing
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DIISR)
Abstract AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of a team-led anaemia management protocol based on current guidelines.

METHODS: The effect of a treatment protocol in implementing an anaemia guideline was evaluated in a large teaching hospital, encompassing three (two in-hospital and one satellite) dialysis facilities. Quarterly data were collected, over a 6-year period, on all patients dialysing in these facilities, before and after implementation of an anaemia management treatment protocol. This protocol was developed by a physician-led team and implemented by an anaemia coordinator assisted by the unit staff. The primary outcome measure was the proportion of patients receiving erythropoietin with ferritin levels within the national guidelines target range calculated using data on haemoglobin (Hb), iron studies, dry weight and erythropoietin dose.

RESULTS: Data was collected on >150 patients every quarter between 2005 and 2010 (inclusive). The proportion of patients within the primary outcome target range increased from a nadir of 17% to 51% with evidence of true systematic change. The proportion of patients with Hb values within the unit target range also increased from 46% to 56% (P = 0.25) between the first and last years of the project. These changes were also associated with reduced erythropoietin drug use down to 0.44 μg/kg per week.

CONCLUSION: Implementation of a treatment protocol for anaemia management in haemodialysis patients was associated with greater consistency with guideline evidence and lower drug use. Achieving such guideline recommendations for ferritin targets in more than 50% of patients appears feasible.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nep.12144   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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