Knowledge, attitudes and practices of resident doctors and interns on safe blood transfusion practices: a survey-based study
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.)
; 45(3): 342-349, July-Sept. 2023. tab, graf
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BR408.1
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Introduction:
The knowledge of clinicians regarding blood transfusion services may impact patient care and transfusion outcome. The wide variation in transfusion practices among clinicians leads to inappropriate blood product usage and jeopardizes patient safety. Hence, this survey study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice among the residents and interns of safe blood transfusion.Methods:
The online survey was based on self-administered questionnaires of three sections 1. Demography; 2. Knowledge, and; 3. Attitude and Practice. One point was assigned for the correct response of each question in every section. The knowledge score was further categorized into three categories, depending on the points obtained. The participants were also divided into four groups, depending on their experience. The Kruskal-Wallis test was applied to determine the difference of knowledge and practice scores in three designated groups of residents and interns. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered to be significant.Result:
A total of 247 residents and interns participated in this study. Thirteen participants had an incomplete response. Out of 234 participants, Senior Residents (SR), Junior Residents (JR), and interns were 70, 96 and 68 participants, respectively. The knowledge scores of interns were significantly low, as compared to SRs and JRs. Practice scores of interns were also significantly low, compared to the JRs. However, most of the residents and interns (85%) were aware of the pre-transfusion testing.Conclusion:
Therefore, the mandatory incorporation of the transfusion medicine subject in the undergraduate curriculum can help the young budding doctors to better implement the patient blood management.
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Revista:
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther. (Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Hematologia
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TransfusÆo de Sangue
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
India