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Enhancing Apheresis Knowledge: An Educational Intervention for Non-Apheresis Medical Providers
Robert Achram1, E Alexander Dent1, Marianne Yee1
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Abstract:
A knowledge gap exists between apheresis medicine (AM) physicians and providers who request the service, presenting challenges when coordinating care. We investigated an educational intervention consisting of a 40-min in-person evidence-based lecture for neurology residents, neurology attending physicians, and nephrology fellows. Pre-/post-testing demonstrated substantially improved understanding of apheresis mechanics, indications, complications, and patient consent. We advocate for more educational sessions about AM for the non-apheresis providers to increase awareness about apheresis and foster collaborative interdisciplinary efforts.
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