Laboratory parameters at baseline
| Laboratory parameter | SFT | CAU |
|---|---|---|
| n=48 Mean (SD) | n=49 Mean (SD) | |
| CRP | 1.8 (2.3) | 3.0 (3.9) |
| Leucocytes | 6.3 (2.3) | 6.9 (1.8) |
| Haemoglobin (women) | 8.3 (0.6) | 8.0 (0.4) |
| Haemoglobin (men) | 9.2 (0.6) | 9.4 (0.6) |
| Haemoglobin (overall) | 8.6 (0.7) | 8.6 (0.8) |
| TSH | 1.5 (1.6) | 1.4 (0.7) |
| Vitamin B12 | 428.1 (298.8) | 438.6 (334.5) |
| Vitamin D | 70.3 (32.0) | 67.2 (29.8) |
| Folic acid | 21.5 (11.2) | 22.7 (12.0) |
| Iron | 19.2 (9.1) | 17.8 (8.1) |
| Ferritin | 97.5 (151.1) | 88.0 (136.9) |
| Calprotectin | 56 (61) | 87 (84) |
Independent samples t test for continuous variables.
CAU, care as usual group; CRP, C-reactive protein; SFT, solution-focused therapy group; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone.