Are Healthcare Professionals Adequately Trained for Safe Blood Transfusions? Targeted Training to Bridge Knowledge Gaps.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ensuring optimal blood transfusion practices relies on a robust expertise base that is indispensable across various professional fields. Recognizing this imperative, the current study aims to assess the knowledge levels of healthcare personnel and enhance transfusion quality through targeted continuing training initiatives.

Methods

The preliminary survey was based on an anonymous questionnaire and we used correct response rate (CRR) as the main parameter evaluating the baseline level of knowledge. Then blood transfusion education sessions which focused on transfusion shortcomings were carried out. Finally, we assessed the impact of this training on the baseline education.

Results

From the total of 789 questionnaires distributed, we garnered 331 responses

SUBMITTER: Boukhris S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11512939 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature