Original Research: Blood Transfusion: The Patient's Experience

Abstract

blood transfusion, lived experience, patient education, qualitative research.

Patients' and health care professionals' perceptions of blood transfusion: a systematic review

“…Two studies included both patient groups . Patients were broadly classified as: 1) receiving transfusions in the context of surgery only, 2) mixed groups of transfusion recipients participating in the same study, 3) patients receiving regular transfusions every 2 to 4 weeks, or 4) patients receiving transfusions for anemia …”

“…Cross‐sectional designs were most common (Table S1). Materials were published in reports of nine studies and additional materials were received from six study authors of 24 who were contacted.…”

“…Nine studies scored higher than 90%, with 90% considered by review team members (BA + FL + JF) as the threshold indicating a high‐quality study. Studies detailing steps taken to analyze and verify the data received, for example, high‐quality assessment scores of more than 90% . Studies where explanation was not provided of how the participants were selected, to ensure less biased responses, received lower scores (<65%) …”

Venous access: the patient experience

“…The aim of medical treatment, including nursing care, and the attitudes of all health professionals is to create a positive experience and outcomes for the patient. A patient's health issue can create a sense of vulnerability in regard to treatment options, leaving the patient with little choice as they perceive that some procedures just 'have to be done' [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Historically, before the advent of modern healthcare and the concept of patient-centredness, patients were often exposed to physical and/or emotional injury during the delivery of treatments-mainly as a result of lack of knowledge or skills on the part of the healthcare practitioner [7].…”

A survey of resident physicians′ knowledge concerning transfusion medicine in Shiraz, Iran

“…[1] Physicians make the decision to prescribe blood and blood products. Knowledge of physicians regarding indications for transfusion and the amount of blood and blood products has an important impact on the optimal use of blood and blood products.…”