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Evaluation of the achievement of hematologists to transfusion medicine education with self-assessment questionnaire in Turkey

Funda Tayfun Küpesiz(University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0003-2513-7188
Neslihan Andıc(Osmangazi University Medical Faculty Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0003-0510-4733
Melike Sezgin Evim(Uludag University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-4792-269X
İbrahim Eker(Afyon Kocatepe University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-1880-546X
Fergun Aydin(Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0001-5118-6894
Gülen Tüysüz(Akdeniz University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-6613-5539
Dilek Gürlek(University Of Health Sciences Ankara City Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncolog)0000-0001-8097-3950
Melek Isık(University Of Health Sciences Ankara City Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-7503-303X
Yesim Oymak(University Of Health Sciences Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-6908-8309
Berna Atesagaoglu(Balikesir State Hospital Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0002-1662-8973
Tugba Belgemen(Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-5183-808X
İsil Erdogan(Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0002-5289-7134
Utku Aygüneş(Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-9903-2923
Gül İlhan(Mustafa Kemal University Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0003-1616-6358
Ersin Töret(Osmangazi University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-6379-8326
Burcu Akıncı(18 Mart University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-6026-4786
Ozlem Tufekci(Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-0721-1025
Burcak Tatli(University Of Health Sciences Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-7080-2373
Begum Sirin(Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0002-6127-3147
Başak Ünver Koluman(Pamukkale University Medical Faculty Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0003-1106-5021
Süheyla Ocak(Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-7479-7444
Mustafa Duran(University Of Health Sciences, Konya Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology)0000-0001-5937-235X
Erol Gürpınar(AKDENİZ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-5544-7040
Deniz Ozel(Akdeniz University Statistics Consulting Unit)0000-0001-9221-5452
Yesim Aydinok(Ege University Medical Faculty Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)0000-0001-6194-6826
Pages
144–149
Publication Date
2020-08-30
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The current results suggested that hematologists who are expected to be the blood bank supervisors do not internalize the area of blood banking, are not strong in their competence, and do not want to work in this area unless they are required.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background: Proper clinical use of blood and blood products requires competent theoretical and practical knowledge of transfusion medicine.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: Hematologists who have been members of Turkish Hematology Society since 2013 have been included in the study, The survey questions were prepared based on the curriculum for transfusion medicine.
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Conclusion & Impact:The current results suggested that hematologists who are expected to be the blood bank supervisors do not internalize the area of blood banking, are not strong in their competence, and do not want to work in this area unless they are required.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:2013 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Hematolojist · Tıp Eğitimi · Tarnsfüzyon Tıbbı

Abstract

Background: Proper clinical use of blood and blood products requires competent theoretical and practical knowledge of transfusion medicine. The Curriculum Development and Standard Determination System Medical Specialization Board is prepared Hematology Specialist Education Core Curriculum in Turkey. In this study, we aimed to determine the access of hematologists to the learning objectives defined by curriculum for the transfusion medicine and the factors affecting it. Methods: Hematologists who have been members of Turkish Hematology Society since 2013 have been included in the study, The survey questions were prepared based on the curriculum for transfusion medicine. The study was applied to hematologists with "survey monkey" application. The questionnaire consisted of a competence self-assessment with Likert scale and theoretical multiple-choice knowledge questions. Results: Of the 213 hematologists, 54 (25%) were included in the study. Hematologists rated their competences in the clinical competence areas as 3,65 ± 0,73 (median 3,60) as "I know but not t a sufficient level". The participants 'perception of competence was "I know, but not at a sufficient level'" with an average of 3.31 ± 0.84 (median3.5) in the blood banking field, while the average in hemapheresis and transfusion medicine was 4.04 ± 0.63 (median 4) as "enough". In interventional procedures, hematologists stated that their vocational competences were 2,79± 0,92 (median 2,93) on average as "I have an idea- I know, but not enough". The correct answer to 13 theoretical questions was an average of 6,96 ± 1,89 (median 7). Hematologists performing blood rotation felt significantly more competent than the physicians who could not do the rotation in the blood bank, blood banking t(52) = -3.9, p < .001 , transfusion medicine and interventional competence t(52) = -2.2, p = .04 . Physicians who believed that they are sufficient in the blood banking area, were more confident in transfusion medicine r(54) = .67, p <.001 and managing interventional procedures r(54) = .85, p <.001. Conclusion: In this study, hematologists generally felt more competent in subjects such as transfusion and therapeutic apheresis, which they often think of as not having enough knowledge in the area of blood banking. Hematologists have been more confident in the field of transfusion medicine as their years of expertise increased, but they did not feel better equipped in the fields of blood banking and interventional competence. The current results suggested that hematologists who are expected to be the blood bank supervisors do not internalize the area of blood banking, are not strong in their competence, and do not want to work in this area unless they are required. In hematology education curriculum, positive revisions in education can be achieved by revising blood banking curriculum and learning objectives, standardizing blood center rotations with content and duration, and support from online distance education programs.

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Giriş: Kan ve kan ürünlerinin uygun klinik kullanımı, transfüzyon tıbbı konusunda teorik ve pratik bilgi birikimini gerektirir. Türkiye'de Müfredat Geliştirme ve Standart Belirleme Sistemi Tıbbi Uzmanlık Kurulu tarafından, Hematoloji Uzmanlık Eğitimi Temel Müfredatı hazırlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada hematologların transfüzyon tıbbı müfredatı ile belirlenen öğrenme hedeflerine ulaşımını ve bu durumu etkileyen faktörleri belirlemeyi amaçladık. Metot: 2013 yılından bu yana Türk Hematoloji Derneği üyesi olan hematologlara transfüzyon tıbbı için müfredatı esas alınarak hazırlanan anket "Survey Monkey" uygulaması ile uygulandı. Anket, Likert ölçeği ve teorik çoktan seçmeli bilgi soruları ile öz yeterlilik değerlendirmelerinden oluşuyordu. Sonuçlar: 213 hematologdan 54'ü (%25) çalışmaya katılmıştır. Hematologların yeterlilik algıları klinik yetkinlik alanlarında ortalama 3,65 ± 0,73 (ortanca 3,60) olarak "Biliyorum ama yeterli düzeyde değil"; kan bankacılığı alanında ortalama 3.31 ± 0.84 (ortanca 3.5) puan ile "biliyorum ama yeterli düzeyde değil"; hemaferez ve transfüzyon tıbbı alanında ise ortalama 4.04 ± 0.63 (ortanca 4) "yeterli" olarak ölçüldü. Girişimsel işlemlerde hematologlar mesleki yeterliliklerinin ortalama 2,79± 0,92 (ortanca 2,93) "Bir fikrim var, biliyorum ama yeterli değil" olarak ifade ettiler. 13 teorik sorunun doğru cevabı ortalama 6,96 ± 1,89 idi (ortanca 7). Kan bankası rotasyonu yapan hematologlar yapamayanlara göre kan bankacılığı t(52) = -3.9, p < .001, transfüzyon tıbbı ve girişimsel alanlarda t(52) = -2.2, p = .04 kendilerini çok daha yetkin hissediyordu. Kan bankacılığı alanında yeterli olduğuna inanan hekimler, transfüzyon tıbbında r(54) = .67, p <.001 ve girişimsel işlemlerin r(54) = .85, p <.001yönetiminde de kendilerinden daha eminlerdi. Tartışma: Bu çalışmada, hematologlar genellikle kan bankacılığı alanında yeterli bilgiye sahip olmadığını düşünürken transfüzyon tıbbı ve terapötik aferez gibi konularda kendilerini daha yetkin hissetmistirler. Hematologlar, uzmanlık yılları arttıkça transfüzyon tıbbı alanında kendilerine daha fazla güvenmeye başlarken, kan bankacılığı ve girişimsel yeterlilik alanlarında kendilerini hala yeterli donanımda hissetmiyorlardı. Mevcut sonuçlar, hematologların kan bankacılığı alanını içselleştirmediklerini, yetkinliklerinde güçlü olmadıklarını ve gerekli olmadıkça bu alanda çalışmak istemediklerini göstermiştir. Transfüzyon tıbbı müfredatının ve öğrenme hedeflerinin gözden geçirilmesi, kan merkezi rotasyonlarının içerik ve süresinin standartlaştırılması ve çevrimiçi uzaktan eğitim programları ile desteklenmesi hematoloji eğitimine olumlu katkılar sağlayabilir.

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Küpesiz, F. T., Andıc, N., Evim, M. S., Eker, İ., Tüysüz, G., Gürlek, D., Isık, M., Oymak, Y., Atesagaoglu, B., Belgemen, T., Erdogan, İ., Aygüneş, U., İlhan, G., Töret, E., Akıncı, B., Tufekci, O., Tatli, B., Sirin, B., Koluman, B. Ü., Ocak, S., Duran, M., Ozel, D., Aydinok, Y. (2020). Evaluation of the achievement of hematologists to transfusion medicine education with self-assessment questionnaire in Turkey. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, Cilt: 19 Sayı: 58, 144–149. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.658903

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