Investigation of the Knowledge Levels of Healthcare Professionals about Blood Transfusion and Reactions
Journal Title: Düzce Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: Blood transfusion is considered to be an important intervention such as organ transplantation. Blood and blood components transfusion is lifesaving; but if mistakes and negligence are made, it causes serious problems and even loss of life threatening. One of the main principles in modern day blood banking is ensuring that blood components that are needed for the patient are safely transfused. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels of nurses about blood and blood products transfusion. Material and Methods: In our study, a questionnaire of 30 questions was made on 100 health personnel working in blood transfusion-applied clinics of Duzce University Research and Application Center. There were six questions including personal information such as age, education level, gender, duration of work, participation in in-service training programs for blood transfusion, in the questionnaire. Other questions were established to determine the information related to care and complications after transfusion of blood and blood components. Chi-square test was used for statistical evaluation of the data. Results: All of the participants stated that they checked the patient blood group and component blood group and the name of the patient and the name in the transfusion follow-up form before transfusion. Participants also noted that cross-match was made and paid attention to its suitability; reported that looked at the vital signs of the patients before and after transfusion. Forty-six percent of participants stated that the blood had to be heated underarm. Employees who have been in employment for more than 11 years have been found to be aware of transfusion-transmitted infections at a higher rate than those who work shorter periods. Conclusion: Since it is seen that those who work longer in the profession have a higher rate of responding correctly to the questionnaire questions; it is thought that the training should be repeated at frequent intervals.
Authors and Affiliations
Gülcan TOPAL, İdris ŞAHİN, Emel ÇALIŞKAN, Özge KILINÇEL
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