Clinical Consultations™: Understanding the Need for Proper Recognition and Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients with IBD

Target Audience

This online educational activity is directed towards gastroenterologists, primary care providers, obstetricians/gynecologists, hematologists, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses. Additional health care clinicians involved in the management of IDA in patients with IBD will also be invited to participate.

Program Overview

This online educational activity is designed to provide expert interpretation of current and emerging data on the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). New guideline recommendations, diagnostic considerations, and therapeutic options are presented in a series of videos featuring 2 expert physicians conversing about the nuances of IDA/IBD and various clinical scenarios.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Discuss the pathophysiology, etiology, and burden of IDA in patients with concomitant IBD
Review screening criteria, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for optimal management of IDA in patients with concomitant IBD
Analyze current data regarding efficacy, safety, administration routes, and clinical suitability to select individualized treatment strategies for optimal management of IDA in patients with concomitant IBD