Evaluating the effectiveness of multifactorial interventions in enhancing blood transfusion safety during anesthesia:...

Blood transfusions are vital in medical practice, especially during surgeries and anesthesia. However, carry significant risks, mainly due to human error. In Iran, many blood transfusions are performed during surgery every year. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a multifactorial educational intervention in enhancing blood transfusion safety among anesthesia technologists.

A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 80 anesthesia technologists from Rasoul Akram and Firouzgar medical centers, divided into control (40) and intervention (40) groups. The intervention group received a 30-day educational program including educational materials such as booklets, posters, pamphlets, and a safe blood transfusion checklist. Data were collected via a self-assessment questionnaire before and after the intervention and analyzed using SPSS software (v. 27).

The baseline evaluation showed no significant difference in knowledge and adherence to safe blood transfusion protocols between groups (P = 0.129). Performance levels were classified as follows: good (75-100%), moderate (50-74%), and poor (<50%). Overall, The performance of anesthesia technologist regarding their adherence to safe blood transfusion standards was evaluated as moderate. The intervention significantly improved the compliance scores in the intervention group by 9.25 points compared to before the intervention (P < 0.001), which indicates the statistically significant effectiveness of the training program.

Based on the results of the present study the multifaceted educational intervention improved knowledge and adherence to safe transfusion protocols among anesthesia technologists. These findings highlight the role of structured training in enhancing patient safety in anesthesia.