Therapy experiences and preferences among patients with anemia: Results of a cross-sectional survey among Italian patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Most patients reported a high personal and a moderate companions' burden. Having the possibility of effective single dose intravenous therapy was of great importance. Patients' perspective provides key information for evaluating the indirect costs of anemia treatment in IBD which, according to the health technology assessment approach, could be useful in a patient centered decision making process.