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:: Volume 11, Issue 3 (Autumn 2014) ::
Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2014, 11(3): 214-220 Back to browse issues page
The awareness of medical staff of hospitals in Shiraz about transfusion medicine and the impact of education
L. Kasraian
Keywords: Key words : Blood Transfusion, Knowledge, Medical Education, Educational Measurement, Educational Activities
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Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2014; 11(3): 214-220
 
Original  Article
 
 
 



 

The awareness of medical staff of hospitals in Shiraz
about transfusion medicine and the impact of education
 
Kasraian L.1,2
 
1Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
2Shiraz Regional Educational Blood Transfusion Center, Shiraz, Iran
 
 
Abstract
Background and Objectives
The knowledge of physicians and nurses concerning blood transfusion has a significant impact on the optimal use of blood and blood products. The aim was to survey their knowledge regarding transfusion medicine and the effect of education thereof.
 
Materials and Methods
An interventional semi-experimental study was conducted on physicians and nurses who worked in Shiraz hospitals. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, previous education records, and their experience regarding blood transfusion, transfusion indications, blood administration, and adverse reactions. The mean knowledge of the participants before and after education was calculated. T test, Pair T test, and Chi-squared test were used for data analysis with SPSS 18.
 
Results
The mean knowledge scores of physicians and nurses regarding transfusion medicine were       15.3 ± 6.9 and 9.5 ± 5.2 out of 24, respectively. The mean knowledge score of physicians and nurses who received education regarding transfusion medicine during their medical and nursing courses was more than those who did not (p < 0.01); 98.6% of physicians and 97.1% of nurses believed that their education was not adequate. The mean knowledge score after education  increased  significantly  in  physicians (20.8 ± 4.3) and nurses (18.2 ± 3) out of 24 (p < 0.001).
 
Conclusions
The knowledge of physicians and nurses regarding blood transfusion was low. The education can improve their knowledge. It seems necessary for educational courses regarding transfusion medicine to be held and for academic transfusion medicine courses to be added to medical and nursing curriculua.
 
Key words: Blood Transfusion, Knowledge, Medical Education, Educational Measurement, Educational Activities
 
 
 
 
Received:  17 Aug 2013
Accepted: 20 May 2014
 
 

 

Correspondence: Kasraian L., Community Medicine Specialist. Associate Professor of Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine and Shiraz Regional Educational Blood Transfusion Center.
P.O.Box: 1153, Shiraz, Iran. Tel: (+98711) 6273445; Fax: (+98711) 6264006
E-mail: lkasraian@yahoo.com
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