Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practices in thromboelastography application.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals regarding thromboelastography (TEG).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Tongren Hospital in Shanghai from January to February 2025. Demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practices scores, were collected and evaluated via a self-developed questionnaire.

Results

A total of 218 valid responses were included in the analysis. Of the participants, 130 (59.63%) were physicians, and 88 (40.37%) were nurses. TEG-related training had been received by 149 (68.35%) of the participants. The mean proficiency score for TEG use was 5.83 ± 2.90 (range: 0-10). The mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 8.10 ± 2.44 (range: 0-12), 30.81 ± 7

SUBMITTER: Jia Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12537656 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature