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Hussein Mukhlif, Hana’a, and Noor Saad Khalil. "Assessment nurses’ knowledge level about procedure of blood transfusion." Mosul Journal of Nursing 3, no. 1 (July 1, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.33899/mjn.2017.160054.
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Mohd Noor, Noor Haslina, Noor Hafiza Saad, Mohammad Khan, Mohd Nazri Hassan, Marini Ramli, Rosnah Bahar, Shafini Mohamed Yusoff, et al. "Blood Transfusion Knowledge among Nurses in Malaysia: A University Hospital Experience." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 21 (October 25, 2021): 11194. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111194.
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Blood transfusion is a fundamental and life-saving procedure where the consequence of errors can be fatal. Nurses’ knowledge plays an essential role in ensuring quality and safety in blood transfusion. The objective of this study was to assess blood transfusion-associated knowledge of tertiary hospital nurses on the east coast of Malaysia. This was a cross-sectional study with 200 registered nurses involved in blood transfusion procedures at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. The knowledge of the nurses was evaluated by using the routine blood transfusion knowledge questionnaire based on five parts, and <50%, 50–74%, or ≥75% of the knowledge was considered as poor, moderate, or high, respectively. Based on the scoring system, the overall knowledge of blood transfusion among Malaysian nurses (33.2 ± 8.4 years) was estimated to be 54.9 ± 7.6%. In individual items, the scoring was 81.0%, 45.4%, 49.2%, 63.0%, and 90.0% in knowledge prior to blood transfusion, on pre-transfusion, on post-transfusion, on complications, and on transfusion policy, respectively. The findings of this study indicated that most of the nurses’ overall knowledge of blood transfusion was at a moderate level; therefore, training courses and continuous medical education are warranted to improve knowledge and skills of the nurses to ensure good practices of blood transfusion.
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Nessa, Safarer, MH Faruquee, Nawzia Yasmin, and Munir Ahmed. "Knowledge on safe blood transfusion practice of senior staff nurses working in tertiary hospital." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 6, no. 3 (October 17, 2020): 587–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i3.49812.
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Transfusion of blood saves life. An error in blood transfusion, at the same time, takes life. A cross sectional study was carried out for assessing the knowledge and practice on blood transfusion among the senior staff nurses using a structured questionnaire through face to face interview in Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Among the about half of the respondents (54.8%)% were in the age group above 40 consisting 97.6% of female where 98% were married. By professional education 79% had Diploma in nursing and midwifery and 16.9% had graduation in nursing. This study revealed that the respondents could mentioned the name of screening tests as HBsAg (65.3%), HIV (58.1%), VDRL (53.2%), HBV (23.4%) and HBC (7.3%). Things to be checked and things to be considered also evaluated among the respondent and found responsive results. This study revealed that among the respondents 57% had moderate knowledge on blood transfusion, 41% good knowledge and only 2% had poor knowledge. There is an association between knowledge level on blood transfusion and year of service. This association is statistically not significant having p value 0.074. Among the respondents almost 48.4% stated transfuse screened blood as a preventive measure to fix problems regarding blood transfusion. Around 5.6% of the respondents mentioned maintaining proper system of blood transfusion as a measure. A few respondents (4.0%) said that difficulties due to blood transfusion can be prevented by controlling blood transfusion related side effects. The nurses practice self-protection of them and patient's protection during blood transfusion. There is needed of proper training on blood transfusion for prevention of complication in the patient as well as for the nurses themselves.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. September 2020, 6(3): 587-593
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Islami Vaghar, Mohammad. "The Impact of an Educational Program on Blood and Blood Products Transfusion on Nurses’ Level of Knowledge and Performance." Journal of Medicine and Life 11, no. 3 (September 2018): 238–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.25122/jml-2018-0016.
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Chia, Justin, Maayan Seitelbach, Ian H. Chin-Yee, and Cyrus C. Hsia. "Quality of Life Outcomes of the Age of Blood In Highly Transfusion Dependent Patients with Myelodysplasia: Prospective Randomized Controlled N-of-1 Studies." Blood 116, no. 21 (November 19, 2010): 4411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v116.21.4411.4411.
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Abstract Abstract 4411 Introduction: Anemia is the most common objective manifestation of the myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and excessive fatigue is experienced in over 80% of patients. Transfusion is essential for the management of anemia in these patients. Past studies have investigated the age of transfused blood and its effect on outcome in various acute clinical settings such as critically ill, post-cardiac surgery, trauma, and brain injury patients. However, few studies have investigated the age of transfused blood in chronically transfused patients such as MDS and its impact on quality of life (QoL) and hemoglobin (Hb) levels in these populations. Methods: The aim of our study was to compare QoL outcomes between fresh (transfused within 7 days of donation) and standard issue (transfused between 8 to 42 days, mean 20.5 days locally) blood in highly transfusion dependent patients including those with MDS. The Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy Anemia subscale (FACT-An) was utilized for QoL assessment in a series of prospective “N-of-1” trials design. An “N-of-1” study was performed for each of the participants. Each participant was randomized to receive a total of four transfusions of fresh blood and four transfusions of standard issue blood. Randomization tables were created for each participant “N-of-1” study a priori. The participants, nurses and investigators were blinded to the age of blood administered. Prior to each transfusion, and again after 24 hours, participants completed the FACT-An survey. Post transfusion Hb levels were measured prior to a subsequent transfusion. For each FACT-An parameter and Hb level, mean results were derived for the four fresh blood transfusions and for the four standard blood transfusions. These were analyzed using an unpaired Student's t-test. Results: Twenty patients were enrolled into the study at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), London, Ontario, Canada. Participants included 8 males and 12 females with a mean age of 64.5 years. There were a total of 13 MDS participants (5 males, 8 females) and seven participants (3 males, 4 females) with other diseases that required them to be transfusion dependent. At the time of abstract submission, 1 participant has completed his “N-of-1” study. For this one individual, analysis comparing the pooled results of the four fresh blood transfusions versus the pooled results of the four standard issue blood transfusions was done. No significant difference was seen between fresh blood transfusions versus standard blood transfusions for all of the FACT-An parameters and post-transfusion Hb levels. Conclusions: Improving QoL is an essential component in the management of chronic diseases such as the myelodysplastic syndromes. We have designed a series of “N-of-1” studies to detect a potential difference between fresh versus standard issue red blood cells. The preliminary data from a single participant who has completed this “N-of-1” study suggest that there is no significant difference in QoL measures and Hb levels. The study has fully enrolled and demonstrated the feasibility of this novel approach to evaluating the clinical benefits of transfusion. To our knowledge this is the first reported “N-of-1” study in transfusion. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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Zeppieri, Jennel, Dongyoun Deborah Park, Kelley Mowatt, Mohammed Sharif, and Alice J. Cohen. "Education Program to Improve the Adherence to Guidelines for Use of Blood Transfusions in Sickle Cell Disease." Blood 134, Supplement_1 (November 13, 2019): 2115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2019-131766.
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Background: An expert panel convened by the NHLBI in 2014 provided guidelines and indications for blood transfusions in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). These recommendations were to help conserve the use of blood transfusions in SCD patients in order to reduce the complications of iron overload, transmission of blood-borne pathogens and development of alloantibodies. In a retrospective review of SCD patients who received blood during inpatient admissions we identified deviations from guideline recommendations including transfusions for pain, and asymptomatic drops in hemoglobin(hgb). A standardized education program was subsequently developed and implemented to improve compliance with NHLBI recommendations for transfusion use in hospitalized patients with SCD. Methods: A standardized education program was developed based on American Society of Hematology (ASH) and NHLBI recommendations. This program included a PowerPoint presentation which was delivered to small groups of hematologists, hospitalists, emergency room and primary care physicians, nurse practioners and medical residents who regularly manage inpatient SCD admissions. A post-test of knowledge was administered and completed by 65 individuals. Additionally, the ASH pocket guide app was placed on physician's smartphones. Following completion of the program, transfusion use and indications were reassessed over the next 6 months. The hospital database was screened for admissions of patients with the diagnosis of SCD (HbSS, HbSβ0, HbSβ+, HbSC) who were billed for a blood transfusion between 8/1/2015 to 8/31/2016. This served as the baseline data. All patients were >18 years of age. Each chart was reviewed individually to assess the clinical setting and reasons for transfusion. The following parameters were documented: age, sex, length of hospital stay (LOS), hgb at time of transfusion, baseline hgb, number of units transfused, documented reason for transfusion, presence of alloantibodies and ferritin level. We defined the infusion of blood as a transfused event which included single or multiple units of blood. We excluded transfusions given for acute bleeding. Following the educational program, this same methodology was used to collect a second cohort of SCD patients admitted to the hospital between 1/2/2019-6/22/2019 wherein the indications and outcomes of blood transfusion were compared with the first, pre-educational cohort. Results: In phase one (pre-education cohort), a total of 87 SCD patients were analyzed and the majority of inpatient transfusions were not indicated by national guidelines with only 34.5% of transfusion events meeting expert panel recommendations. In this phase of our study, we reviewed a second cohort of 53 SCD patients (post-education). A total of 123 units of blood were transfused. 73.5% of patients had HbSS disease, 22.6% had HbSβ0 disease and 3.77% had HbSC disease. The mean age was 32.5 years and 69.8% were female. Compared to management of patients prior to the education program, less blood was administered for the non-guideline indications of acute pain crisis (15% vs 28%) and Hgb drop >2gm (9% vs 21%) (see Figure 1). The mean level of ferritin in the second cohort was 1751 and 7.54% of patients had alloantibodies, compared to the baseline group with ferritin of 2483 and alloantibodies of 17%. The average LOS in the baseline group was 9 days and in the second cohort was 8.4 days with an average LOS for uncomplicated pain or a drop of hemoglobin in the baseline group of 8.9 days and in the second cohort of 6.6 days. The most common indicated guideline reasons for transfusion in both cohorts were for symptomatic anemia and acute chest syndrome. Conclusion: This educational program was able to reduce transfusion use in SCD patients who were hospitalized for vaso-occlusive crises and asymptomatic anemia. There was a trend towards decrease in LOS for patients when they had less transfusions. Face to face education in combination with the use of the readily available ASH pocket app on smartphones are effective tools to increase adherence to national guidelines for transfusion in SCD. Disclosures Cohen: Global Therapeutics: Other: Trial for GBT440.
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Khan, Nirmeen Rifat, Sayeda Riya, Mohammad Shohidul Islam, and Hisham Abdul Majeed. "Knowledge and Preventive Practice Regarding Hepatitis B Among The Nurses in Dhaka Medical College Hospital." Journal of Dhaka Medical College 26, no. 1 (September 14, 2017): 36–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v26i1.33999.
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This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with an aim to assess the level of knowledge and preventive practice regarding hepatitis B among the nurses in Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The study was conducted from January 2015 to June 2015. Total sample was 207 and purposive sampling technique was followed for data collection, which was done by face to face interview. The data were collected on a structured questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS. Out of 207 respondents, majority (54.1%) were found in the age group of 18 to 30 years, where mean age was 33 + 0.2 years. Among them female (83.5%) outnumbered the male (16.4%). Most of them (81.2%) were Muslim. Majority (49.8%) were educated up to HSC level and half of them (51.7%) were married. Majority(45.4%) had family income > 20,000 taka. Most of them (91.8%) had good knowledge that virus was the causative agent of hepatitis B and 84.5% understood infected blood transfusion as common means of disease transmission. About 83.1% had the knowledge about other routes of transmission. Nearly half (51.7%) were not aware of being at risk of infected by HBV but more than half (56.5%) received vaccination for HBV. Most of them (85%) stated that hepatitis B had complications. Mean knowledge score was 8.28 + 2.9, while 80.7% had good level of knowledge, only 19.3% had poor knowledge. Again, mean preventive practice score was 4.78 + 1.3, while 87.4% had good level of preventive practice and 12.6% had poor preventive practice. Here mean practice of prevention was significantly associated with level of knowledge of respondents (P<0.001). In the study overall knowledge and practice was found to be satisfactory. Most of the nursing staffs were at risk of hepatitis B. So appropriate educational and health promotion programs can increase these knowledge & practice further.J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 26, No.1, April, 2017, Page 36-42
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Ajaz, Khushdil, Abdul Hamid Dar, and Ambrine Ashraf. "Awareness about hepatitis-B, among the nurses of Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS), Srinagar – a tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 4 (March 25, 2021): 1930. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211257.
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Background: Health care workers (HCWs) represent high risk population for viral hepatitis infection. This study sought to assess the knowledge of HCWs of Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital regarding hepatitis B infection.Methods: In this hospital based cross-sectional study, 104 HCWs (nurses) from Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital, Srinagar were invited to participate in the study and after taking informed written consent were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: A total of 104 HCWs responded to the study. Majority of the study subjects had satisfactory knowledge about hepatitis B viral infection. Majority (>80%) of respondents had adequate knowledge about the nature of disease. Regarding transmission and prevention 100% of respondents agreed to the fact that blood transfusion had a role in spread of hepatitis B and that it can be prevented by vaccines.Conclusions: More than half (about 51.9 percent) of study subjects were not vaccinated for hepatitis B infection despite of being aware about the spread through needle stick injury. Appropriate educational and health promotion programmes should be implemented to increase the level of preventive practices on hepatitis B among the HCWs.
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Encan, Beril, and Semiha Akin. "Knowledge of Blood Transfusion Among Nurses." Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 50, no. 4 (April 1, 2019): 176–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20190319-08.
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Hijji, Belal, Kader Parahoo, Mohammad Moshaddeque Hussein, and Owen Barr. "Knowledge of blood transfusion among nurses." Journal of Clinical Nursing 22, no. 17-18 (July 25, 2012): 2536–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04078.x.
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Iqbal, Uzma. "Assessment of Knowledge and Practice regarding Blood Transfusion among Staff Nurses." Trends in Nursing Administration & Education 10, no. 01 (June 24, 2021): 7–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.24321/2348.2141.202102.
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Background: Blood transfusion is the transfusing of a compatible donor’s whole blood or any of its components to the recipient to correct/ treat any related clinical condition. The transfusion of blood products is essential for restoring the body’s oxygen transport capacity, or replenishing lost or depleted blood components in various medical conditions. Objectives: To assess knowledge and practice score regarding blood transfusion among staff nurses and to identify the association of knowledge score and practice score with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive research design that involved convenience sampling technique to collect data from the 60 staff nurses working at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Kashmir, using a “self-structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist”. Results: The study revealed that most of the staff nurses, i.e. 53.3%, had fair knowledge, 41.7% had poor knowledge, and only 5% of staff nurses had good knowledge regarding blood transfusion. The mean ± SD knowledge score of the staff nurses was 23.516 ± 4.59. Most of the staff nurses, i.e. 66.7%, had satisfactory practice, and 33.3% had unsatisfactory practice. The mean ± SD practice score of staff nurses regarding blood transfusion was 49.26 ± 6.40. A statistically significant association was found between nurses’ knowledge and demographic variables viz., age, professional qualification, clinical experience, the approximate number of blood transfusions performed in past 6 months, and in-service training programme attended regarding blood transfusion, and practice with demographic variables, viz., gender and clinical experience at p ≤ 0.05. Conclusion: The study concluded that deficiency of knowledge among nurses regarding blood transfusion threatens patients’ safety, and may also put patients in life-threatening conditions.
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Bediako, Agnes Asare, Rasheed Ofosu-Poku, and Andrews Adjei Druye. "Safe Blood Transfusion Practices among Nurses in a Major Referral Center in Ghana." Advances in Hematology 2021 (March 2, 2021): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6739329.
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Errors in transfusion of blood and blood products can lead to preventable morbidity and mortality. Nurses constitute a significant aspect of the transfusion process as they are the last in the chain of getting blood directly to the patient. They must, therefore, be conversant with the current standard of national and international guidelines on blood transfusion and appropriate management of adverse transfusion events. This study assesses the knowledge and practices of blood transfusion safety among nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, and structured questionnaire (Routine Blood Transfusion Knowledge Questionnaire) was used to collect data from 279 nurses from seven clinical directorates of the hospital. The data were processed with Stata version 14.0. Variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and relationships were drawn using inferential statistics. Over 90% of the respondents had a minimum of a diploma in nursing or midwifery, 63% had performed blood transfusion at least 5 times, and 46% had never received any training on blood transfusion. The mean score obtained in all four categories of blood transfusion knowledge assessed was 29, with 54% of the respondents scoring below the mean. The highest overall score on knowledge was 53%. This indicates that nurses had poor knowledge regarding safe blood transfusion practices as stipulated in the clinical guidelines for blood transfusion by Ghana’s National Blood Service. There was no statistically significant relationship between training/experience and knowledge of safe blood transfusion practices. Regular and continuous update training and audit are needed to safeguard patient safety during blood transfusion.
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Bayoumi, Orban Ragab, and Nahed Saied Mohamed El-Nagger. "Effectiveness of implementing evidence based practices guidelines regarding blood transfusion on quality of nursing care and patients' safety in Pediatric Units." Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 10, no. 10 (June 27, 2020): 33. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v10n10p33.
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Background and objective: The new trend that widely accepted in health care institutions is to implement an evidence-based practice. Health facilities frequently integrate standards of practice that reveal current best evidence to increase patients’ outcomes and consequently decrease hospital cost. Transfusion of blood is a cornerstone in managing many critically ill children. However, nurses have a chief role in transfusing blood and their knowledge and performance are important for them to transfuse blood safely and efficiently. Aim: Evaluate the effectiveness of implementing evidence based nursing practices guidelines on quality of nursing care and patients' safety as regards blood transfusion to improve transfusion practices and ensure safety.Methods: A quasi-experimental design. Settings: This study was conducted at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, Medical and Surgical Wards, Hematology/Oncology Units in Children Hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals. Sample: A convenience sample composed of 95 pediatric nurses, whom were willingness to participate in the study and 78 children whom were receiving blood transfusion. Tools: I. A Self-Administered Questionnaire Sheet to assess nurses’ knowledge regarding blood transfusion; II. Child’s Medical Record to collect data about child’s health status; III. An Observational Competence Checklist to assess the quality of actual nurses’ practices about Blood Transfusion; and IV. Evidence Based Nursing Practices Guidelines of Blood Transfusion that was described the EBNP guidelines that provide a standardized approach for transfusion (before and after).Results: The studied nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding to blood transfusion were improved and reflected a highly significant differences before and after guidelines implementation.Conclusions: The present study concluded that studied nurses showed an improvement in their knowledge and practices regarding blood transfusion after implementation of evidence based nursing practices guidelines. Recommendation: It is essential that all nurses who administer blood transfusion for children should complete periodic in-services training programs to keep them up to date regarding to safe and efficient administration of blood transfusion.
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Riveira, Melora C., Max J. Louzon, Erin E. Tuott, Teadora J. Monoski, Virginia G. Cruz-Cody, Abby Tesfamariam, and John R. Hess. "Blood School." American Journal of Clinical Pathology 153, no. 4 (November 27, 2019): 524–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqz192.
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Abstract Objectives To describe and evaluate a laboratory-based nursing education activity on transfusion to improve patient safety, an often-neglected opportunity. Methods Our transfusion service developed a day-long “Blood School” to provide knowledge, skills, and behaviors to nurses in four aspects of transfusion: blood ordering, sample collection, transfusion procedures, and recognition and reporting of transfusion reactions. We collected survey data on methods and effects of training and hard data on the number of reported patient safety events. Results Nurses want more hands-on experience to understand transfusion concepts, practice hospital procedures, recognize latent problems, and have behaviors to act effectively. We observed that engagement and understanding are best where participation is highest. Reported patient safety events were lower even as self-reported nursing mistakes increased. Conclusions Blood School is a well-received and effective site for nursing education in transfusion. We seek ways to extend and improve laboratory-based nursing training to improve patient safety.
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Elhy, Asmaa Hamed Abd. "Nurses' Knowledge Assessment Regarding Blood Transfusion to Ensure Patient Safety." IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science 06, no. 02 (March 2017): 104–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/1959-060202104111.
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Hwa, Yi L., Ariela L. Marshall, Jessica L. Shelly, Lisa K. Colborn, Grzegorz S. Nowakowski, and Martha Q. Lacy. "Development of a Hematology-Specific Fellowship Curriculum for Advanced Practice Providers Utilizing a Needs-Based Assessment." Blood 132, Supplement 1 (November 29, 2018): 2236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2018-99-112715.
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Abstract Background: As our healthcare system faces increasing complexity, it is important for all healthcare providers to practice at the full scope of their training. However, there are limited current options for subspecialty training in hematology for advanced practice providers (APPs), a group of health care providers including both nurse practitioners and physician assistants. We are unaware of any existing postgraduate fellowship for APPs focused on education in both malignant and nonmalignant hematologic disorders. We hope that by creation of the first such fellowship, we can better prepare APP graduates with the subspecialty-specific knowledge required to become highly skilled and competent clinicians in hematology. Methods: Using surveyhero.com, we conducted a web-based needs assessment survey which was distributed to 68 APPs currently working in the hematology and blood & marrow transplant (BMT) teams at three Mayo Clinic sites (Rochester, Scottsdale, and Jacksonville). This survey included questions regarding hematology-specific education the respondents had received in their APP schools, as a way to assess participant's perceptions about the readiness to practice in hematology after completion of APP education, and to identify the learning/training needs that are most important for APPs to practice in hematology. Results: Of 68 APPs, 49 (72%; 34 NPs,15 PAs) completed the survey. 57% of respondents were new APP graduates when hired and 35% had no prior work experience in hematology/BMT. All APPs held a Master's or higher degree (doctorate 31%). Thirty-nine (80%) reported <5% of their APP school curriculum was hematology-focused. The majority (92%) felt that the level of subspecialty training they received in APP schools did not adequately prepare them with the full confidence to practice in hematology. Forty-four (90%) APPs believed subspecialty training could help them to become more competent providers for patients with hematologic disorders. Forty-seven (96%) APPs agreed that being confident and knowledgeable in their practice positively impacted their job satisfaction, and most APPs (84%) felt structured hematology training would attract them to stay within the specialty. The educational subjects that APPs identified as most important included variety of malignant and benign hematologic disorders as well as hematopathology, bone marrow transplant, palliative care, transfusion medicine, infectious disease and pharmacology related to hematology practice. The top three effective learning strategies reported by the APP respondents were active learning from direct patient care, cased based teaching, and educational experience during hospital rounds. Conclusions and Discussions: This needs-based assessment educational project revealed to us the significant gaps in subspecialty training of APP education in hematology and confirmed the necessity of this fellowship. The findings of the survey helped us to optimize the fellowship curriculum in order to meet the learning needs of future APP trainees. Development of the subspecialty fellowship program is a step forward in the future training of APPs. We believe our fellowship has the potential to serve as the postgraduate training model for other institutions nationwide. Disclosures Lacy: Celgene: Research Funding.
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Shakor, Shelan, and Hewa Salih. "BLOOD TRANSFUSION KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG NURSES IN KIRKUK CITY HOSPITALS." Mosul Journal of Nursing 8, no. 1 (March 1, 2020): 18–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.33899/mjn.2020.164622.
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Gathe, Bhupendra, Trupti Shende, Amol Khade, Babita Sahu, and Harish Bohra. "Effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding nurses role in blood transfusion." Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology 6, no. 3 (October 15, 2019): 275–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcap.2019.061.
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Rajki, Veronika, Mária Csóka, Tibor Deutsch, and Judit Mészáros. "Ápolók transzfuziológiai ismeretei és kompetenciái egy országos felmérés tükrében." Orvosi Hetilap 156, no. 34 (August 2015): 1383–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/650.2015.30227.
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Introduction: International literature data clearly show that the role of nurses in transfusion therapy, which needs professional knowledge and skills, continues to increase. Aim: The aim of the authors was to perform a national-level mapping of the practice of transfusion therapy including transfusion therapy-related knowledge of nurses and their knowledge about their competence. Further aim was to identify similarities and differences as referred to the requirements of the transfusion regulations (2008), which was valid at the time of the survey in Hungary. Method: The nationwide survey took place between November 19, 2014 and February 20, 2015. Data were collected using paper-form and web-based anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. 657 nurses who were involved in transfusion therapy with changing regularity in adult in-patient wards took part in the survey. Data were processed using descriptive statistical methods. Results: It was found that the transfusion therapy related knowledge of nurses was very incomplete (50.72%), and only about half of the nurses (52.3%) systematized the nursing functions correctly. Significant differences were also found in the practice of transfusion therapy. The vast majority of the institutions had their own protocol, but responsible nurses assigned for transfusion care were present only in 23.9% of the wards. Conclusions: The authors conclude that the identified problems can be resolved by improving professional responsibility of nurses, increasing supervision by nursing leaders and appropriate transfusiology training and regular retrainings. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(34), 1383–1392.
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Haza’a, Abdulnasser, Marzoq Odhah, and Abdulfatah Al-Jaradi. "Knowledge of Nurses Regarding Blood Transfusion at Public Hospitals in Sana'a City-Yemen." Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 9, no. 26 (September 1, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/asnj.2021.88059.1217.
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EL Mehdaoui, Fatna, Abdelmajid Soulaymani, Malika EL Khiari, Soukaina Benissa Laghawati, and Raouf Alami. "Knowledge of health professionals in transfusion and transfusion safety in Morocco." E3S Web of Conferences 319 (2021): 01069. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202131901069.
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Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of transfusion and transfusion safety among health professionals. Materials and method: 47 volunteers, working at the University Hospital Ibn Sina in Rabat of Morocco, answered a survey on knowledge, skills in transfusion and transfusion safety. Results: 68% of the participants were female against 32% male, 85.11% were aged 20-30 years. 77% had a seniority of less than 5 years. 57% were nurses and 42% doctors. According to these participants, allergic reactions and hyperthermia occur with 85.11% after a transfusion, 57.45% mentioned lung edema. 80.85% of the participants stated that immunological and infectious risks are the main risks occurring after transfusion. 25.53% did not know that there were preventive measures for transfusion risks, 8.51% stated that there were none. 72.34% of the staff stated that hemovigilance is based on transfusion surveillance. For 68.09% reporting transfusion events, informing recipients and monitoring them after transfusion are the main tools of hemovigilance. 27.66% of the participants were aware of the transfusion regulations and 53.19% were not. Only 41% had received training in blood transfusion. 91.49% of the participants wanted to develop their transfusion knowledge and competence. Conclusion: Heterogeneity of knowledge and skills in transfusion is raised among these professionals, as well as a great motivation to improve their knowledge and the development of their skills in the field of transfusion. Thus, the development of training programs remains an urgent need for health professionals to further improve their knowledge and ensure the safety and quality of blood transfusions.
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Eid Hussien Elbaqary, Mona, Zeinab Fathy El-Sayed, and Bothayna Nader Sadek. "Assessment of Nurses’ knowledge and Practice for Caring of Children Undergoing Blood Products Transfusion." Egyptian Journal of Health Care 12, no. 3 (September 1, 2021): 1653–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2021.201436.
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Rajki, Veronika, Tibor Deutsch, Mária Csóka, and Judit Mészáros. "Modern tesztelméleti eszközök alkalmazása az ápolók transzfúziós ismereteinek objektív mérésében." Orvosi Hetilap 156, no. 37 (September 2015): 1497–508. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/650.2015.30242.
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Introduction: Clinical practice requires knowledge of health professionals for the application of problem solving of different tasks in various clinical settings. Therefore, a set of reliable measurement tools is required to assess various components of the professional knowledge including factual knowledge, skills and competence as outcomes of nursing education and training. Traditional questionnaires and test methods do not allow the measurement of these characteristics properly, as these tools typically provide overall scores without relevant insight into areas in which nurses perform well, and those where their knowledge and/or skills should be improved substantially. Aim: The aim of this nationwide survey conducted among nurses between November 2014 and February 2015 was to determine how the teaching/training objectives have been achieved in the nurses’ transfusion practice. The authors attempted to exceed the capabilities of classical test theory and acquire a detailed picture about what the nurses know about transfusion therapy and how they are involved and behave in routine clinical practice. Method: The knowledge and skills of 657 participants were assessed using a validated instrument consisting of a set of questions covering every aspects of transfusion therapy. The answers to these items were evaluated on a binary (good or bad) scale. Recorded answers of the participants were analysed using hierarchical cluster analysis and item response theory tools such as the one-parametric Rasch model suitable for dichotomous data. Data analysis was performed with the SPSS program and the ltm module of the R statistical program. Results: The paper presents the distribution of correct and incorrect answers to various questions about transfusion therapy along with the corresponding logit values and odds ratios, respectively. The characteristic curves of each item were determined on the basis of the number of correct answers that have been recorded. These curves highlight which questions were answered easily and which items were found harder to answer by the nurses who participated in the survey. In addition to the separate analysis of individual questions, a set of response patterns is also presented which shows how frequently the nurses responded correctly to different combinations (sub-sets) of questions. On the whole, nurses exhibited medium level performance in terms of knowledge and skills required for efficient and safe transfusion practice. Conclusions: Objective and reliable measurement of the level of acquired knowledge is a key requirement in nursing education. This paper, which demonstrates the use of cluster analysis and item response theory for the assessment of transfusion-related knowledge of nurses, focuses on this issue for the first time in nursing research. The results of this survey have revealed substantial limitations and deficiencies both in knowledge and skills of nurses which need to be addressed by training in order to improve the efficiency and safety of transfusion therapy. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(37), 1497–1508.
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Luton, Alexandra. "Transfusion-Associated Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Translating Knowledge Into Nursing Practice." Neonatal Network 32, no. 3 (2013): 167–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0730-0832.32.3.167.
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of prolonged hospitalizations for premature infants in the United States. In a recent large retrospective study, a significant proportion of NEC cases were shown to occur within 48 hours of packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion, especially in growing preterm neonates of older postnatal age. A small body of evidence consistently demonstrates that 25–35 percent of NEC cases are temporally associated with PRBC transfusion and that cases of NEC associated with transfusion are generally more severe with a higher rate of surgical intervention and mortality. Awareness of this association is vital for potential prevention and early recognition of NEC. The neonatal nurse has a primary role in care strategies that may affect NEC. This review of literature was compiled to educate neonatal nurses about the existence of transfusion-associated necrotizing enterocolitis and guide the translation of knowledge into nursing practice at the bedside.
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Leão, Sydney Correia, Mariana Araújo Bezerra Gomes, Mila Cintra de Azevedo Aragão, and Iza Maria Fraga Lobo. "Practices for rational use of blood components in a universitary hospital." Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 61, no. 4 (August 2015): 355–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.61.04.355.
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SummaryObjective:to produce improvements in transfusion practices through the implementation of an educational program for health professionals in a university hospital.Methods:this is an interventional and prospective study, with pre- and postanalysis of an educational intervention. The research was developed at the University Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Sergipe, involving participation of health professionals in the stage of training, during the month of February 2011, in addition to the monitoring of blood transfusions performed in the preand post-intervention periods. Transfusion practices were investigated upon request for transfusion or devolution of unused blood components. Knowledge of health professionals was assessed based on the responses to a questionnaire about transfusion practices.Results:during the educative campaign, 63 professionals were trained, including 33 nurses or nursing technicians and 30 physicians. Among the doctors, there was a statistically significant gain of 20.1% in theoretical knowledge (p=0.037). Gain in the nursing group was even higher: 30.4% (p=0.016). The comparative analysis of transfusion request forms showed a non-significant decrease from 26.7 to 19.5% (p=0.31) in all forms with incomplete information. We also observed a statistically significant improvement in relation to the filling of four items of transfusion request.Conclusion:there was a significant improvement of the entire process related to blood transfusions after interventional project conducted in February 2011.
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Bhombo, Abdu J., Oscar Mwashiuya, Wilhellmuss I. Mauka, Elineema Meda, Iragi Ngerageza, Francis F. Furia, and Magdalena A. Lyimo. "Impact of Training to Improve Knowledge on Blood Transfusion among Health Care Providers from Tertiary Hospitals in Tanzania." Tanzania Medical Journal 31, no. 2 (July 23, 2020): 59–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/tmj.v31i2.379.
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Background: Blood transfusion is a lifesaving therapy which is linked to the adverse outcome when given inappropriately. Inadequate knowledge and skills among health care providers have been reported to contribute to safety issues for recipients and wastage of the precious resource. This study was conducted to determine the impact of training of health care providers in Tanzania on improving the knowledge regarding the transfusion of blood and blood components.Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study which used secondary data from pre and post training assessment questionnaire whereby trainees answered the same set of questions before training (pre-test) and after training (post-test). The questionnaire consisted of two Likert scale questions and eight YES/NO questions which assessed the perception of clinicians, nurses and Laboratory personnel on blood transfusion practices. Moreover, there were thirty multiple-choice questions for assessment of basic knowledge related to usage of blood and blood components.Results: One hundred and eleven (111) health care providers who attended training on blood transfusion were recruited into this study, out of which 72.1% (80/111) were from secondary health care facilities and 6.3% (7/111) were from tertiary health care facilities. The pre-test mean percent score was 32.8% (SD ±12.9%), while the post-test mean percent score was 56.6% (SD ±12.9%). The mean percentage of knowledge gain was 26.6% (SD±13.0%) and 27.1% (SD±12.5%) for health care providers and National Blood Transfusion Service staff respectively. It was observed that only 25.8% (24/93) and 19% (19/100) of participants were aware of the transfusion timing of various blood components and principles of platelet transfusion, respectively. Regarding bedside blood handling practices, only 52.9% (46/87) responded, ‘warm whole blood unit and packed red blood by putting under room temperature for 30 minutes and the majority of participants 63.1% (65/103) reported not to ask for consent before blood transfusion.Conclusion: There was a modest improvement in the knowledge on blood transfusion practice among participants. The overall performance of participants increased from 33% in the pre-test to 57% in the post-test. Therefore, this study has shown the positive impact of training for health care providers in improving their knowledge. We recommend regular on job training courses and mentorship program for health care providers for proficiency in clinical transfusion practice.
Key words: Blood Transfusion, Training and Health care providers.
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ElSayedMahrousIbrahim, Soheir. "EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ABOUT SAFETY BLOOD TRANSFUSION ON THE NURSES KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE." International Journal of Advanced Research 7, no. 9 (September 30, 2019): 1067–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/9759.
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Torezan, Graciele, and Emiliane Nogueira de Souza. "Transfusion of blood products: are the nurses prepared to care for peritransfusion?" Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line 4, no. 2 (March 31, 2010): 658. http://dx.doi.org/10.5205/reuol.845-7199-1-le.0402201026.
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ABSTRACTObjective: to assess the nurses' knowledge about the process of caring for patients who receive hemotransfusion. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, from quantitative approach, carried out in two private hospitals in Caxias do Sul. The data were collected through a closed-question questionnaire, after the approval by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculdade Nossa Senhora de Fátima with protocol number 012/09. Results: a total of 26 nurses were sampled, in the age range 31-40 (38%), female (73%). Among the respondents, most reported being informed and have received some kind of training in the theme. The major part of the subjects knew how to identify the correct answer with respect to checking the vital signs related to the transfusion and the infusion time of the hemocomponents. Concerning the main causes of hemolysis and also the attitudes adopted in the face of a transfusion reaction, more than 80% of the answers were correct. However, only 42% of the respondents knew how to identify the signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction, and 27% answered correctly about the compatibility of ABO/RH. Conclusion: the nurses have a limited knowledge about the hemotransfusion, and they know how to identify the aspects most related to everyday practices. Descriptors: blood transfusion; hemoderivative drugs; nursing; nursing care; hemotherapy service; blood banks; blood preservation.RESUMOObjetivo: verificar o conhecimento e as atitudes dos enfermeiros acerca da hemotransfusão e dos cuidados peritransfusionais. Método: estudo com delineamento transversal de abordagem quantitativa, realizado em dois hospitais de Caxias do Sul. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário com perguntas fechadas, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade Nossa Senhora de Fátima sob o número 012/09. Resultados: incluiu-se um total de 26 enfermeiros, na faixa etária de 31 a 40 anos (38%), majoritariamente do sexo feminino (73%). Dos respondentes, a maioria referiu estar informados e ter recebido algum tipo de treinamento sobre a temática abordada. A maior parte dos sujeitos soube identificar a resposta correta quanto à verificação dos sinais vitais relacionada à transfusão e ao tempo de infusão dos hemocomponetes. Quanto às principais causa de hemólise e à atitude tomada frente a uma reação transfusional, mais de 80% acertou. Porém, somente 42% dos respondentes souberam identificar os sinais e sintomas de uma reação transfusional, e 27% responderam corretamente quanto à compatibilidade ABO/Rh. Conclusão: os enfermeiros possuem um conhecimento limitado acerca do ato hemotransfusional e sabem identificar aspectos mais ligados às práticas cotidianas. Descritores: transfusão de sangue; medicamentos hemoderivados; enfermagem; cuidados de enfermagem; serviço de Hemoterapia; bancos de sangue; preservação de sangue.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar el conocimiento de la enfermería sobre el proceso de atención con los pacientes que reciben transfusiones de sangre. Método: es um estúdio com delineamiento transversal, realizado en dos hospitales del sul de Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario después de la aprobación por el Comité de Ética en Pesquisa de la Faculdad Nossa Senhora de Fátoima con número de registro 012/09 . Resultados: se incluyeron un total de 26 enfermeros, de 31 a 40 años años de edad (38%), en su mayoría mujeres (73%). De los encuestados, la mayoría informó haber sido informado y que han recibido alguna capacitación sobre el tema. La mayoría de los sujetos podían identificar la respuesta correcta com respecto a los signos vitales relacionados con la transfusión y el tiempo de infusión de hemocomponentes. Como la principal causa de la hemólisis y las acciones resultantes de una reacción transfusional, más del 80% de hit. Sin embargo, sólo el 42% de los encuestados para identificar los signos y síntomas de una reacción a la transfusión, y el 27% contestó correctamente acerca de la compatibilidad de ABO/RH. Conclusión: las enfermeras tienen un conocimiento limitado sobre la atención peritransfusional, identificar los cuidados más relacionados con las prácticas cotidianas. Descriptores: transfusión sanguínea; medicamentos hemoderivados; enfermería; atención de enfermería; servicio de hemoterapia; bancos de sangre; conservación de la sangre.
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Smith, Hazel, and Heidi Doughty. "Training trial of critical care paramedics for non-medical authorisation of blood." British Paramedic Journal 6, no. 4 (March 1, 2022): 55–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.29045/14784726.2022.03.6.4.55.
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The use of pre-hospital blood transfusion by air ambulance crews is increasing. Blood transfusion is traditionally ‘authorised’ by doctors, not prescribed. However, there is an increasing interest in extending the capability of authorisation to other practitioners ‐ that is, non-medical authorisation (NMA). A UK framework for nurses and midwives has existed since 2007, but training for critical care paramedics (CCPs) has been limited.The Resuscitation with Pre-Hospital Blood Products (RePHILL) trial was launched in 2016, requiring pre-hospital administration of red cells and LyoPlas. Authorisation was initially restricted to doctors, leading to missed recruitment by paramedic-only crews. The trial protocol was amended in 2019 to permit NMA following suitable training and stakeholder consultation. We present a targeted training programme designed to support paramedic-led transfusion within the framework of the pre-hospital trial.We considered the knowledge and skills required for NMA and compared this with baseline knowledge from paramedic training to identify the training gap. We examined examples of existing military and civilian NMA training to develop a targeted programme for a single air ambulance. The four elements of our training programme were pre-course online training, previous trial participation, face-to-face training and competency assessment.Training was delivered to three CCPs, who cascaded the training to 14 colleagues. The training time was one morning, including a face-to-face session and assessment. Novel topics included physiological triggers for transfusion and transfusion risks in the pre-hospital environment. Paramedics were encouraged to recognise and report new patterns of adverse events. Reflective feedback suggests the programme provided CCPs the knowledge to autonomously recruit trial patients and authorise transfusion.
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Argyrou, Aspasia, Abraham Pouliakis, Anthippi Gafou, Konstantinos Tsoumakas, Theodoros Mariolis- Sapsakos, and Georgios Fildisis. "Applying the Kirkpatrick-Model on evaluating an educational intervention about transfusion medicine among nurses. Preliminary results." Health & Research Journal 8, no. 2 (April 7, 2022): 123–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/healthresj.29191.
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Background: Implementation of systematic and sustainable training in theoretical and practical aspects of transfusion, maximizes transfusion-safety and improves quality of nursing services. Kirkpatrick-Model can be used effectively for evaluating such educational programs. Method and Materials: According to Kirkpatrick-Model, evaluation of educational programs is determined by four levels: 1st-Reaction, 2nd-Learning, 3rd-Behavior, 4th-Results. During years 2018-2019, an educational program about transfusion-medicine (presentations-lectures, brochures distribution, individual training) was implemented among nurses working mainly in an Oncology Hospital of the Hellenic National Health System. Demographics, educational/professional experience, knowledge-level on transfusion-medicine as well as suggestions for improving it, were checked with pre-and post-training questionnaires. Statistical analysis was made using SAS9.4-software for Windows/Excel 2007 (Kruskal-Wallis method for numeric parameters, x2-test for categorical). The significance level was set to P<0.05. Results: Regarding trainees’ reaction (level 1), 38.59% considered the educational program “satisfactory” (before training, 13.67% answered that they needed no training, after training 52.26%, P<0.05). Regarding learning (level 2), there was improvement in knowledge (14.2±3 correct answers/respondent before training, 21.1±1.8 correct answers/respondent post-training, 48.6% increase in correct answers/respondent, P<0.000001). The evaluation of the trainees' change of work-behavior due to training (level 3) will be performed through an extended observation-period by auditors using an extensive evidence-based observatory checklist. The overall outcome of training (level 4) will be assessed after completing the above-mentioned audits. Conclusions: According to Kirkpatrick-Model, the applied educational program is evaluated positively in terms of levels 1-2, as it was considered sufficient by trainees and improved their theoretical knowledge. Further evaluation in terms of levels 3-4 is an ongoing procedure.
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Lawrence, Raymona H., Ashley Singleton, and Jane Branscomb. "Blood Transfusion: Knowledge, Perspectives, and Experience of Individuals With Sickle Cell Disease." Journal of Patient Experience 7, no. 6 (September 10, 2020): 1109–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2374373520956744.
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Patient voice and perspective were needed to inform effective, comprehensive strategies for reducing preventable transfusion-associated complications. This report presents the results of interviews with sickle cell disease (SCD) patients and implications for strategies to reduce transfusion complications in this population. Twenty-two participants were recruited from 2 comprehensive SCD treatment centers in Georgia and interviewed regarding knowledge about transfusions and potential complications, attitudes about data storage and sharing, and the transfusion experience. Participants had general knowledge of physiology, blood products, and blood transfusions, including knowing the risk of complications, but varied in comprehension of complex health information and level of misinformation. Patients also varied in preferences for how they would like their transfusion information stored. They saw both advantages and disadvantages to wallet cards, smartphone applications, and registries. There is a need for a patient-centered approach that involves transfusion education and shared decision-making. Education should range from essential and simple to more in-depth to accommodate varying education and comprehension levels. Multiple tracking methods should be offered to store sensitive patient information.
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NISHA, CHOUDHARY, KAUR CHEEMA PARAMPAL, KAUR JASDEEP, and LOVELEEN. "EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM FOR STAFF NURSES ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING BLOOD TRANSFUSION." i-manager’s Journal on Nursing 10, no. 1 (2020): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.26634/jnur.10.1.16843.
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Sgarbi, Aniandra, Maria Lúcia Ivo, Andréia Insabralde de Queiroz Cardoso, Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos Almeida, Caroline Neris Ferreira Sarat, Rozilda Pulquério Salles, Abílio Torres dos Santos Neto, Alexandra Maria Almeida Carvalho, Layla Leite Oliveira Campos Machado, and Gleizze Illana Gomes. "Problems evidenced by nursing care in blood transfusions: an integrative review." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 8, no. 3 (March 1, 2020): 48–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss3.2194.
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Objective: Analyse the primary studies that highlighted the problems related to Nursing assistance in the practice of blood transfusions. Materials and Methods: Integrative literature review with a search of journals indexed in SCOPUS; CINAHL; SCIENCE DIRECT; PUBMED and WEB of SCIENCE databases, with the descriptors blood transfusion; Exchange Transfusion; Hemotherapy Service; nursing care; Patient Care Planning; Evidence Based Nursing. Results and Discussion: The sample consisted of 12 primary articles. Two qualitative studies obtained a moderate and strong level on the COREQ scale. In the STROBE score assignment, ten articles were selected with scores above 12. As for the level of evidence, 91.6% have level 4 and 8.4% level 3. Regarding the professionals' knowledge about blood transfusion, although they have knowledge of the subject, they declare the need for continuous training for quality assurance and, also, those who know the process, but do not adequately perform the steps for patient safety, need training. Regarding patient safety, the knowledge deficit of professionals can be detrimental to patient safety, which can lead to potential harm and increased morbidity and mortality of patients in the process of hemodialysis. Conclusion: The transfusion practice requires qualified professionals to ensure quality care and patient safety. Therefore, there is a need for ongoing education programs that include training and capacity-building related to the subject, as well as the multiple factors arising from lack of quality and unhealthy forms of work that overload professionals and lead to error.
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Panchawagh, Suhrud J., Sameer Melinkeri, and Malathi J. Panchawagh. "Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Blood Transfusion Among Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India." Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion 36, no. 2 (January 4, 2020): 393–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12288-019-01244-0.
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Jain, Ashish, Shweta Talati, and AnilKumar Gupta. "Knowledge and awareness among nurses regarding the blood transfusion services and practices in a tertiary care teaching hospital." Asian Journal of Transfusion Science 10, no. 2 (2016): 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-6247.177205.
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N.V., Hemamalini, and Jayaganesh Parthasarathy. "Staff Nurses’ Knowledge of Blood Transfusion and Its Impact on Key Performance Indicators of Blood Components Administration: Can We Bridge the Gap?" Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice 8, no. 2 (2019): 169–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148x.8219.7.
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Sachdev, Suchet, Karobi Das, Geetanjali LNU, Baljeet Kaur, Charan Inder Singh, and Daiamonlang Nongbri. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Blood Donors toward Blood Donation." Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research 48, no. 3 (2014): 123–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1116.
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ABSTRACT Aim To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of blood donors toward blood donation and to find out association of knowledge and attitude with selected demographic variables. Materials and methods A total of sixty (60) subjects were selected using purposive sampling technique. The knowledge, attitude, and expressed practice questionnaire, was devised and construct and content validated before usage. The study was conducted at the Department of Transfusion Medicine of a tertiary level Institute from northern India during the year 2011-2012. Paper and pencil technique was used to collect the data. Results Analysis of data collected revealed that 23 (38.4%) of the participants had good knowledge, 21 (35%) had average knowledge, 12 (20%) had excellent knowledge and only few 04 (6.6%) had poor level of knowledge regarding blood donation. Mean of the knowledge score was 6.21 ± 2.3 and the mean percentage was 51.8%. Assessment of attitude revealed that majority of the participants had a strongly favorable attitude toward blood donation. Assessment of practices showed that majority 45 (75%) of the donors had donated blood for almost five times. Nearly half 28 (46.7%) of the donors donated blood only when they were asked for and more than half 32 (53.3%) of donors started donating blood when they were in age group of 21 to 30 years. Regarding reasons for blood donation, exactly half 30 (50%) of them donated due to altruism, and all the donors (100%) were willing to do so in future. The demographic variables like education and occupation were found to be associated with level of knowledge and attitude toward blood donation. Conclusion The findings of the study revealed that blood donors had good knowledge and a positive attitude toward blood donation but majority of individuals were not donating blood regularly as volunteers. How to cite this article Das K, Geetanjali, Sachdev S, Kaur B, Singh CI, Nongbri D. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Blood Donors toward Blood Donation. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2014;48(3):123-127.
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Pandey, Vandna, Nancy Kurien, Krishna Kumari, Lata Garg, Manisha Yadav, Mahima Choudhary, Mamta Rani, and Mansi Kashyap. "A study to assess the knowledge regarding blood donation among general population attending primary health centre of Dhawa, Jodhpur, Rajasthan." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 8 (July 27, 2021): 3909. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213021.
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Background: Human blood is an essential element of the human life and there is no substitute for it. Blood donation save lives during critical situation but several thousands of patients who need blood transfusion do not receive timely access to safe blood. Today, blood transfusion services constitute a crucial part of any health care delivery system. Adequate and safe supply of blood and blood component is essential.Methods: Present study has been carried out among general population of community attending primary health center. Quantitative research approach was used to assess the knowledge regarding blood donation. Data was collected through self-structured knowledge questionnaire. Sixty samples were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique.Results: In the study there were 60 subjects, in which male were 33(55%) and female were 27(45%). Ten subjects had excellent knowledge, 21 subjects had good knowledge, 20 subjects had average knowledge and 9 subjects had poor knowledge. Statistically significant association was found between knowledge score and selected demographic variables (i.e., gender and occupation) at p<0.05 level of significance.Conclusions: The study indicates that awareness session on blood donation should be held regularly to improve the knowledge and create positive attitude and remove the misconception among general population about blood donation.
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Aloweni, Fazila, Min Ting Alicia See, Xin Ping Ng, and Shin Yuh Ang. "Employing serious game for assessing knowledge of blood transfusion procedure among nurses: A qualitative evaluation and feedback improvement study." Nurse Education Today 101 (June 2021): 104873. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104873.
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Sachan, Priya, and Swastika Das. "THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS AMONG THE STAFF NURSES WORKING IN CRITICAL CARE UNIT." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 5 (May 31, 2021): 1355–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/12980.
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Statement:A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS AMONG THE STAFF NURSES WORKING IN CRITICAL CARE UNIT OF SELECTED HOSPITAL, LUCKNOW Introduction: Arterial blood gas analysis is a basic and useful laboratory test for the critically ill patients. It is an essential investigation for assessing ventilation, oxygenation and acid base status among critically ill patients. These three are closely interrelated physiological parameters which maintain pH homeostasis. Measurement of arterial blood gas involves analysis of components: pH, partial pressure (PP), Base excess (BE), Bicarbonate (HCO3), Electrolytes, Haemoglobin (Hb) and Glucose.Interpreting an arterial blood gas (ABG) is a crucial skill for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other health care personnel. Any deviation from a normal value will indicate that the client is experiencing an acid base imbalance. Disorders of acid-base balance can lead to severe complications and occasionally the abnormality may be so severe that it can lead to life threatening condition. Objectives Of The Study: 1. Assess the level of knowledge about Arterial Blood Gas analysis among the staff nurses working in the Critical Care Unit at selected Hospital. 2. Evaluate the effect of Structure Teaching Programme on level of knowledge about Arterial Blood Gas Analysis among the staff nurses working in the Critical Care Unit at selected Hospital. 3. Association between level of knowledge about Arterial Blood Gas analysis among the staff nurses working in the Critical Care Unit with selected demographic variables. Research Methodology:This study was conducted using Quantitative approach at Integral Hospital, Lucknow. Pre-experimental one group pre-test-post-test design was used in the study. The conceptual framework used in this study was Modified Kings Goal Attainment theory. The total sample size was 30 selected by convenience sampling technique. The data was collected by administering Structured Knowledge Questionnaire followed by Structured Teaching Programme about Arterial Blood Gas analysis. After 7 days, post-test was done to assess the effectiveness of STP. Reults:The data obtained are tabulated and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The statistical analysis of the data shows that 86.7% of the staff nurses had moderate knowledge and 13.3% of the staff nurses had inadequate knowledge. The mean pretest knowledge score regarding Arterial Blood Gas analysis was 13.96 with a standard deviation of 3.39. After giving STP the mean score was increased to 23.00 with a standard deviation of 2.36. The Structured Teaching Programme was effective in improving the knowledge as the t value is -12.54 which was highly significant with the degree of freedom 29 p< 0.05. Conclusion: The findings revealed that there was a significant improvement in knowledge of staff nurses in post-test after structured teaching programme. It also showed that there was an association with pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables like age and association of post-test knowledge and selected demographic variable like qualification.
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Rahman, MM, and TT Sajani. "Recipients Perception of Blood Transfusion Risk in Some Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals." Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal 5, no. 2 (December 3, 2014): 30–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v5i2.21129.
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This was a descriptive study carried out in the Medicine, Surgery, Gynae and Orthopedics ward of three randomly selected tertiary care hospitals at Dhaka, Bogra and Rangpur. It was aimed to evaluate the extent of understanding about the risk of blood transfusion among the blood recipients, to identify the common indications for blood transfusion through record review, to determine the recipients knowledge about indications of blood transfusion, their level of understanding about blood group, blood donors, and risk of blood transfusion and to find out the socio-demographic condition of recipients admitted at tertiary care hospitals. It was found that most of the respondents 63.17% were in the age group of 15-39 years and 56.95% were between primary to secondary level of education. More than half 56.83% respondents were housewife. The idea about indications of blood transfusion was found among 60.37% respondents. The idea about own blood group was found among 73.54% respondents. However, 52.93% respondents were unaware about the persons who can donate blood. Professional blood donor were the choice for own to only 15.60% respondents. The study also identified 57.32% respondents having risk of blood transmissible diseases. The respondents idea about transmissible diseases were identified as AIDs, Hepatitis-B, Syphilis and Malaria by 90.48%, 42.38%, 5.25% and 5.25% respectively. The study demands awareness and motivational program among younger and adult females in regards to transfusion transmissible diseases and its prevention. The importance of knowing blood group,donor selection and adverse effects of transfusion may also considered as a part of awareness program. It also demands a large scale community based survey to generate information towards development of effective strategy in minimizing risk of transfusion transmissible diseases in particular. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v5i2.21129 Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 5, No. 2: July 2014, Pages 30-33
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Asmr, Yohanis, Lemlem Beza, Hywot Engida, Tariku Bekelcho, Netsanet Tsegaye, and Yibeltal Aschale. "Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Standard Precaution against Blood Borne Pathogens among Doctors and Nurses at Adult Emergency Room in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." Emergency Medicine International 2019 (April 23, 2019): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2926415.
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Background. Standard precautions are infection control techniques against pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Objective. This study aims to assess knowledge and practice of standard precautions against blood borne pathogens among doctors and nurses in adult emergency room, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods. Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted from February to March 2018. A total of 128 study participants selected from four public hospitals were enrolled in this study. Data were collected using standardized pretested questionnaire and thencoded, entered, checked for completeness, and analyzed using SPSS version-23 statisticalsoftware. Chi-square test was used to measure the association between variables. P values <0.05 were taken as statistically significant. Result. The mean knowledge score of standard precaution measures was 10.3 out of 14 knowledge items. Out of 32 doctors, 93.8% (n=30) have good knowledge and out of 91 nurses, 86.8% (n=79) have good knowledge. The mean practice level of the study subjects was 8.5 out of 12 practice items. Majority (73.6%) of nurses have good practice level than doctors (21.8%). Knowledge level was significantly associated with the presence of infection control officer, infection control guideline, and washing hands before touching patients. Profession, training, and the presence of infection control guideline in emergency room were significantly associated with practice level of respondents (P<0.05). Conclusion. Both nurses and doctors have good knowledge of standard precaution measures. However, nurses have better practice level than doctors. Orientation during employment and continuous training programs should be provided for the newly employed health workers. In addition sustainable supply systems should be available in each hospital management.
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Chandrasekar, Megala, Vignesh Balakrishnan, Arivukarasu Ponnaiyan, and Thamilselvi Ramachandran. "Audit of clinical use of blood products in a tertiary care hospital." Journal of Hematology and Allied Sciences 1 (May 31, 2021): 22–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.25259/jhas_5_2021.
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Objectives: Blood and its components are an important part of patient management treatment protocols and like drugs have property to cause adverse reactions in the recipients. To maximize the effectiveness, safety and utility clinicians and intravenous therapists should be knowledgeable about the potential risk of blood component therapy. Hence, regular audit of blood and its component usage is essential to access the blood utilization pattern and set ideal policies in all the blood using specialties. Material and Methods: This is a prospective Study conducted in department of Transfusion Medicine at Vinayaka Mission Kirupananda Variyar Medical College & Hospital for a period of one year. Source of data was blood bank requisition forms and blood bank registers of patients who underwent elective or emergency procedures in the hospital, for which blood was ordered. Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 41.8 years. The male : female ratio was 1.6 : 1. Majority of the study subjects were in the surgery department followed by Ortho and OBG. Majority of the study subjects belong to B+ve blood group followed by O+ve group and only 20% of the subjects belong to negative blood group. 70% of the subjects required blood transfusion for some kind of surgical intervention and only 28% had required blood transfusion related to medical causes. Majority required four units of PRC transfusion. Majority of the subjects had the haemoglobin levels in the range of 6–7 and the mean level was 6.56 gms%. Majority of the packed red cell was stored for 2 weeks or 5 weeks and the mean duration of storage was 4.3 weeks. A statistical significant improvement was observed in the mean haemoglobin levels in the post-transfusion period compared to the pre-transfusion haemoglobin. Only 5% of the times the reaction related to fever or anaphylaxis had occurred among the entire study subjects. 50% had completed the entire blood transfusion in less than 4 hrs and the mean duration was 4.3 hrs. 65.9% of the patients had appropriate blood transfusion based on the guideline and the remaining 34% had inappropriate blood transfusion. It is inferred from the table that the CTR, transfusion probability and the transfusion index was found to be above the guideline value to be considered as effective blood utilisation. Conclusion: Regular audit of blood components is crucial so that appropriate measures can be taken for proper usage. Continuous medical education regarding the transfusion services for the clinicians and staff nurses have major role in improvement for the clinical transfusion practices in the hospitals.
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Peterson, David, Tracey Clark, Richard Sprod, Trudi Verrall, Louise English, and Amanda Thomson. "Bloody Good! The Impact of eLearning on Medical and Nursing Practice." International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC) 10, no. 2 (November 9, 2017): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v10i2.7349.
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<p class="Abstract">Blood transfusion is a commonly-performed medical procedure that improves and saves the lives of patients. However, this procedure also has significant risks, is sometimes used inappropriately and has substantial costs associated with the collection, testing, processing and distribution of blood and blood products.</p><p class="Abstract">BloodSafe eLearning Australia (BEA) (<a href="/index.php/i-jac/author/saveSubmit/www.bloodsafelearning.org.au">www.bloodsafelearning.org.au</a>) is an education program for Australian doctors, nurses and midwives, designed to improve the safety and quality of clinical transfusion practice. Courses are interactive and include case studies, videos, and best-practice tips. Successful completion of a multiple-choice assessment provides learners with a certificate of completion. To date there are more than 400,000 registered learners, from more than 1500 organisations, who have completed more than 765,000 courses.</p><p class="Abstract">Stakeholder feedback shows that the program: provides credible, consistent education across Australia; is cost effective; reduces duplication; is ‘best-practice’ elearning that is readily accessible; allows institutions to focus on practical aspects of transfusion education; results in change to clinical practice; and supports the broader implementation of a blood management strategy in Australia.</p><p class="Abstract">User evaluation shows that the courses have a positive impact, with 89% of respondents stating they had gained additional knowledge of transfusion practice, processes and/or policy and more than 87% reporting they will make, or have made, changes to their work practices which will improve patient safety and outcomes.</p>The BloodSafe eLearning Australia program provides education to a large number of health professionals across Australia. Evaluation demonstrates that these courses provide users with a consistent and reliable knowledge base that translates into changes to practice and improved patient outcomes.
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Czapla, Sabina, and Teresa Niechwiadowicz-Czapka. "The knowledge of students in Opole Medical School on honorary blood donation and transfusion medicine – analysis of own research/ Wiedza studentów Państwowej Medycznej Wyższej Szkoły Zawodowej w Opolu dotycząca honorowego krwiodawstwa i leczenia krwią – analiza badań własn ych." HIGHER SCHOOL’S PULSE 11, no. 3 (September 30, 2017): 45–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.5040.
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Background: The ultimate purpose of blood donation is to obtain blood from healthy donors for use by those who require a blood transfusion. This becomes possible due to a solid base of blood donors. Oftentimes, students are recruited as they represent a large potential pool of donors. The results of this survey indicate the areas that require focus in order to promote voluntary blood donation. Aim of the study: To determine the amount of knowledge that Opole Medical School students have concerning blood donation and its treatment. Material and methods: This research was performed using a diagnostic survey method. One hundred Opole medical School students anonymously filled out a questionnaire concerning blood donation. Their answers were analyzed in an “R” statistic and PSPP program. The answer content was assessed with consideration for collegiate level, medical education, potential blood donation, and contact with blood donors. Results: 85 % of students think that their knowledge is average. 82 % of students reported understanding that blood donation is non habit- forming, while 65% were aware there is no risk of blood overproduction in the case of regular donations. Approximately 22 % of respondents were aware that blood donation has minimal risk for the donor, but half of the respondents had an incorrect understanding of donor privileges. Conclusions: Students with medical education, senior level students and those who have contact with honor blood donors, do not have greater knowledge than other respondents. The greatest knowledge of blood donation and transfusion have these students who are actually honor blood donors.
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Akhtar, Begum Sharifa, Nihar Sultana, Saieda Farzana, Reshma Ahmed, and Md Golam Rubby. "Awareness about blood donation among donors at a specialized tertiary level public hospital." Update Dental College Journal 6, no. 2 (March 1, 2017): 21–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v6i2.31724.
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Adequate and safe blood supply has remained a challenge in developing countries like ours. There is a high dependency on family replacement and remunerated blood donors in our environment which carries an attendant increased risk of transfusion transmissible infection. This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted at transfusion medicine department of National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital in Dhaka city during the period January to December 2015 with the aim to assess the awareness about blood donation among donors which includes knowledge and practice of blood donation. A total purposively selected 150 donors were interviewed by using a structured questionnaire which focused on knowledge and practice related variables. The statistical analysis was done by using the SPSS software (Version-21). The associations between the demographic factors were analyzed by using the Chi square test and Fishers Exact test. Among 150 donors, 124 (82.7%) were male and 26 (17.3%) were female donors, the mean age of the donors was 28.4 (± 7.2) years. 78 (52.0%) donors knew about the interval of blood donation and 84 (56.0%) knew about the age limit for the donation, but 86 (57.3%), 71 (47.3%) did not know the required Hb level to donate blood and volume of blood in each donation respectively. More than half (56.0%) had past history of blood donation and 103 (68.6%) of the donors showed positive effects like a feeling of satisfaction after blood donation. There were highly significant association found between blood donation and sex (p value.016). A majority (86.9%) of the donors were willing to be regular donors. The donors showed positive effects like a sense of satisfaction after the donation. Creating an opportunity for blood donation by conducting many blood donation camps may increase the voluntary blood donations.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2016; 6 (2): 21-26
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Alam, Md Jahangir, Md Monir Hossain, Mohammad Neamat Hossain, Ahmmed Manadir Hossain, and Lipika Sanjowal. "The Demand of Whole Blood in Casualty Management at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh." Faridpur Medical College Journal 16, no. 1 (October 3, 2021): 8–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v16i1.55729.
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Efficient blood transfusion facility in the casualty wards is essential to minimize the morbidity and mortality of the injured patients. Proper knowledge of blood transfusion demand in a facility can help forecast future demands and facilitate the planning of existing resources allocation for best injury care. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the causality wards of Dhaka Medical College Hospital from July 2018 to December 2018. During this period, patients who attended the casualty wards and needed whole blood transfusion were selected as the study population. Relevant information regarding the required blood units, blood group, and blood collection source were recorded and analyzed. During our study period, 1619 units of whole blood were required by 896 patients. Most of the study population were from the age group of 31-40 years. Male group was the predominant at a 3.9:1 male-female ratio. Majority of the patients (55.13%) required only one unit of blood, and 28.57% of the patients required two units. O+ve blood group was the most demanded (34.65%) followed by B+ve, A+ve, AB+ve, O-ve, B-ve and A-ve (31.87%, 23.72%, 7.6%, 1.42%, 0.49% and 0.25%, respectively). The patients' relatives donated around 85% of blood, and the rest were from voluntary donors. The average daily and weekly requirement of whole blood for the causality departments of Dhaka Medical College Hospital was around 9 and 62 units respectively. Evidence-based expert guideline for the use of whole blood in the casualty management and social awareness for blood donation may save thousands of valuable lives.
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Griffith, HM, and KR Robinson. "Survey of the degree to which critical care nurses are performing current procedural terminology-coded services." American Journal of Critical Care 1, no. 2 (September 1, 1992): 91–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.4037/ajcc1992.1.2.91.
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PURPOSE: To identify the degree to which current procedural terminology-coded services are provided by critical care nurses. Current procedural terminology codes are used by government and private insurers for reimbursement for office, home, hospital, nursing home and emergency department services. METHOD: Out of 100 randomly selected registered nurses invited to participate in this national survey, 43 completed the survey questionnaire. The majority of respondents were 18 to 40 years old, had a bachelor's degree, had practiced nursing between 5 and 10 years, and were employed as staff or charge nurses in an intensive care or emergency room setting. RESULTS: More than 70% of the group were found to perform 28 codes. The codes performed by the greatest number (42) were blood or blood component transfusion and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. One-way analysis of variance applied to the amount of supervision the nurses received while performing the codes and the educational level of the nurses revealed a significant difference between the groups. Post hoc analysis of all possible group comparisons showed that diploma-prepared nurses reported significantly more supervision than nurses having a bachelor's or master's degree. CONCLUSION: This exploratory study indicates that critical care nurses frequently perform selected codes with little or no supervision by a physician.
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Ibrahim, Amal Abdulsalam, Muammer Koç, and Atiyeh M. Abdallah. "Knowledge Level, Motivators and Barriers of Blood Donation among Students at Qatar University." Healthcare 9, no. 8 (July 22, 2021): 926. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9080926.
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In Qatar, one out of every ten patients admitted to the hospitals is in urgent need of a blood transfusion or blood products. The aims of this study are as follows: (1) to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about blood donation and (2) to identify the factors that contribute to the willingness to donate blood among young adults. A cross-sectional survey using a constructed questionnaire was conducted among students at Qatar University. A total of 590 responses were collected, out of which 423 were suitable for analysis. Only 72 out of 472 (15%) participants were blood donors. The chi-square test and t-test were then used to study the association of blood donation status with different factors. Significant values were considered to be p ≤ 0.5. Gender and age were found to be significantly associated with blood donation status, with a higher frequency of donation among males and adults above the age of 24 years old. On the other hand, the total knowledge score was found to not be significantly associated with blood donation status with a mean score of 60.5% for both groups (blood donors, non-blood donors). The most common motivators that encouraged blood donors were donating to help people, followed by having a blood mobile unit come to your place, whereas the most common barriers reported by non-blood donors were failing to meet the requirements, followed by “never having been asked to give blood”. This is the first study in Qatar to assess blood donation status. It provides insights that would help in developing effective strategies for the recruitment and retention of young adult blood donors in Qatar and countries with similar cultures. Raising awareness about blood donation, along with providing more mobile blood donation units at public places, will aid in increasing the frequency of blood donation among young adults.
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Antic, Ana, and Zoran Stanojkovic. "Red blood cells transfusions in oncological patients treated with radio- and chemoterapy." Vojnosanitetski pregled 68, no. 1 (2011): 28–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/vsp1101028a.
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Background/Aim. Anemia is one of the most frequent hematology disorders in patients with malignant diseases. It has a great influence on reduction of the quality of life, so it requires early diagnosis and an adequate treatment. The aim of this study was to present and analyze the treatment of anemia using red blood cell transfusions in patients with malignancies, to analyze adequate use of red blood cell transfusions according to hemoglobin concentration, and also the influence of the treatment of malignant disease on the level of anemia and use of red blood cells transfusion. Methods. This retrospective analysis included the data on the use of red blood cells in Oncological Clinic of Clinical Center Nis in a period from the 1st January 2008 to the 31st December 2008. Results. None of the patients received the whole blood. In this period, 735 patients received 1,006 units of red blood cells (red blood cell concentrate, resuspended, washed, filtered). An average use of red blood cell transfusion was 1.37 unit per oncological patient who received transfusion. The use of red blood cell units was adequate (87.60% of patients received transfusion of red cells when Hgb < 80 g/L). During radio- and chemotherapy we noticed a decrease of hematological parameter values. The patients of the experimental group were dependant on red blood cells transfusion. Statistically, a significant decrease of hemoglobin level was observed in patients treated only with radiotherapy who are the greatest consumers of red blood cells. Two patients were registered who more likely to have febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions. Posttransfusion alloimmunization occurred in 0.68% of the patients. Conclusion. The use of red blood cells in oncological patients is in compliance with the up to date tendencies and recommendations published in clinical guidelines. For the purpose of efficient transfusion support in patients with malignant diseases, we have to follow the newest knowledge and attitudes about clinical use of blood products.