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Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Patient Safety
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Blood transfusion (BT) is a critical medical intervention with inherent risks.
  • Hemovigilance, through reporting transfusion adverse events (TAEs), is vital for patient safety.
  • Insufficient knowledge of TAEs among medical staff hinders effective hemovigilance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate physicians' knowledge of TAEs.
  • To assess physicians' ability to manage and report TAEs.
  • To identify specific knowledge deficits in transfusion medicine.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study conducted in 2024.
  • Surveyed 96 physicians in Tunisian transfusion services using a 25-question anonymous questionnaire.
  • Assessed recognition, management, and reporting of TAEs.

Main Results:

  • Only 15% of physicians scored over 50% on the knowledge assessment.
  • A significant portion incorrectly associated TAEs with stable blood products (41.6%).
  • Reporting of TAEs was often limited to serious events (12.5%), with confusion between TRALI and pulmonary edema.

Conclusions:

  • A considerable knowledge deficit regarding transfusion events exists among medical professionals.
  • Targeted and continuous training programs are crucial for improving TAE recognition and management.
  • Enhancing physician knowledge is essential for strengthening hemovigilance and patient safety.