Enhancing clinical insight: Implementing validated questionnaires for comprehensive assessment of clinician expertise in transfusion medicine practices.

Autor: Gupta A; Department of Transfusion Medicine, AIIMS Jodhpur, India., Dhawan HK; Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh, India. Electronic address: hkdpgimer@gmail.com., Jain R; Department of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank, AIIMS Bhopal, India., Sharma RR; Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh, India., Kaushal V; Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER Chandigarh, India., Singh A; Department of Public Health, PGIMER Chandigarh, India., Marwaha N; Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis [Transfus Apher Sci] 2024 Dec; Vol. 63 (6), pp. 104005. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 16.
DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2024.104005
Abstrakt: Background: Blood transfusion is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, pivotal in saving countless lives annually. However, inadequate knowledge among healthcare providers can lead to serious complications. Despite the availability of assessment tools like the Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) test, there is a need for indigenous-validated questionnaires to address knowledge gaps effectively. This study aimed to evaluate bedside transfusion medicine knowledge among clinical residents using a validated questionnaire, focusing on knowledge gaps.
Study Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care referral center in Northern India. The questionnaire, developed based on national and international transfusion guidelines, was validated by an expert panel, and administered to 245 clinical residents. The questionnaire covered six domains related to transfusion medicine: blood component storage, blood bank procedures, transfusion-transmitted infections, administration of blood components, transfusion reactions, and transfusion practices.
Results: The study revealed varying levels of knowledge across specialties and residency years. Overall, residents scored 61 % in transfusion medicine knowledge, with Pediatrics residents demonstrating the highest scores. The incremental increase in knowledge from first to third-year residents underscores the value of continuous, experience-based learning throughout the residency period.
Discussion: Study highlights significant knowledge gaps in bedside transfusion practices among clinical residents, emphasizing the need for structured educational interventions. Tailored programs, integrated into undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, are essential to improve transfusion safety and patient outcomes. Addressing these gaps can lead to better bedside transfusion practices, reducing risks and improving the quality of patient care.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest There are no conflicts of interest.
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