UNASSIGNED: A web-based survey, including best-worst scaling (BWS), was conducted with physicians who had treated ≥1 patient with anemia of CKD in the preceding year, and with patients with CKD who self-reported a clinical diagnosis of anemia of CKD or low hemoglobin levels. A three-step approach was used comprising cognitive interviews, a pilot survey, and a main survey. The BWS survey results were analyzed using multinomial logit and hierarchical Bayesian models.
UNASSIGNED: The survey was completed by 906 participants: 103 patients (average age 60.6 years; 77.7% male) and 803 physicians (166 nephrologists, 214 cardiologists, 137 diabetologists, and 286 general internists). Almost all (96.0%) physicians surveyed considered anemia of CKD to be an important condition to treat. Hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH) inhibitors had the highest treatment satisfaction among physicians, whereas patients had the highest satisfaction with both erythropoietin-stimulating agent therapy and HIF-PH inhibitors. Approximately one-third (35.9%) of patients surveyed indicated that they were receiving treatment. When comparing the relative importance of attributes and levels, physicians favored efficacy (particularly improvement in hemoglobin levels), whereas patients favored safety (particularly a lower rate of severe adverse events).
UNASSIGNED: Although a majority of physicians consider treatment of CKD-related anemia important, differences in the perceptions and usage of medications exist between medical specialties. Preferences for the management of anemia of CKD vary between physicians and patients; therefore, patient involvement in treatment decisions may help optimize outcomes.
■一项基于网络的调查,包括最佳-最差缩放(BWS),与前一年治疗≥1例CKD贫血患者的医生一起进行,以及自我报告临床诊断为CKD贫血或低血红蛋白水平的CKD患者。使用了三步方法,包括认知访谈,试点调查,和主要调查。使用多项logit和分层贝叶斯模型对BWS调查结果进行分析。
■调查由906名参与者完成:103名患者(平均年龄60.6岁;77.7%为男性)和803名医生(166名肾脏科医师,214位心脏病专家,137位糖尿病专家,和286名一般内科医生)。几乎所有(96.0%)接受调查的医生都认为CKD贫血是需要治疗的重要疾病。在医生中,缺氧诱导因子脯氨酸酰羟化酶(HIF-PH)抑制剂的治疗满意度最高。而患者对促红细胞生成素刺激剂治疗和HIF-PH抑制剂的满意度最高.接受调查的患者中约有三分之一(35.9%)表示正在接受治疗。比较属性和级别的相对重要性时,医生青睐疗效(特别是血红蛋白水平的改善),而患者倾向于安全性(尤其是较低的严重不良事件发生率).
■尽管大多数医生认为治疗CKD相关贫血很重要,医学专业之间对药物的认知和使用存在差异。对CKD贫血管理的偏好在医生和患者之间有所不同;因此,患者参与治疗决策可能有助于优化结果.