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[Multicenter editorial quality control of laboratory request forms in Niger]
Kadour Djobo1, Abdourahamane Yacouba1,2, Daouda Alhousseini1,3
1Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université Abdou Moumouni, Niamey, Niger.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|December 29, 2022
Summary
Laboratory request forms (LRFs) in Niger show very low editorial quality, with critical data often missing. This highlights a significant communication gap between clinicians and biologists, necessitating improved LRF management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Laboratory request forms (LRFs) are crucial for communication between clinicians and biologists.
- No prior studies have assessed the editorial quality of LRFs in Niger.
- Evaluating LRF quality is essential for accurate diagnostics and patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the editorial quality of LRFs in four major hospitals in Niamey, Niger.
- To determine the cost associated with non-compliant LRFs.
- To examine the representation of the CERBA laboratory in Niger.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted over eight months.
- All LRFs submitted to selected laboratories during the study period were analyzed.
- Data included patient demographics, prescription details, and sample information.
Main Results:
- 5,651 LRFs from 30 departments were analyzed.
- High compliance for patient name (99.79%) and prescription date (97.45%).
- Very low compliance for sample date (0.02%), time (0.21%), and nature (1.68%). Overall compliance was 9.45%.
Conclusions:
- The editorial quality of LRFs in evaluated health structures is critically low.
- Effective communication and rigorous management of LRF non-conformities are urgently needed.
- This study underscores the need for improved LRF practices to enhance healthcare delivery.
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