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Leena Suleiman1, Sara Bakhtary2, Christy K Boscardin3,4
1Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California, USA.
Transfusion
|February 25, 2022
Summary
A new Safe Transfusion Assessment Tool (STAT) was developed to evaluate knowledge of transfusion medicine competencies. This valid and reliable instrument helps identify educational needs for clinicians and trainees.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Transfusion Medicine
Background:
- Blood transfusion is common and carries risks, necessitating strong clinician knowledge.
- Assessing transfusion medicine competencies is crucial for safe practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate an instrument for assessing core transfusion medicine knowledge.
- To provide educators with a tool to evaluate trainee understanding.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Safe Transfusion Assessment Tool (STAT) through a Delphi process identifying 20 core competencies.
- Created learning objectives and assessment items, piloted a 13-item tool, and revised it iteratively.
- Administered the final 12-item STAT to 100 participants to assess validity and utility.
Main Results:
- The STAT demonstrated ability to assess essential transfusion medicine knowledge.
- Eight of twelve items effectively discriminated between learners of different expertise levels.
- 100% of participants found the STAT helpful, with most planning to use the guide for studying.
Conclusions:
- The STAT is a concise, valid, and reliable tool for assessing transfusion medicine knowledge.
- It can augment curricula and inform educational interventions for trainees and clinicians.
- Scores can highlight areas where additional support or training is needed.
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