First Implementation of Transfusion Consent Policy in Oman: Audit of compliance from a tertiary care university hospital

Al-Riyami, Arwa Z.; Al-Ghafri, Naif; Zia, Fehmida; Al-Huneini, Mohammed; Al-Rawas, Abdul Hakeem; Kindi, Salam Al; Jose, Sachin; Al-Khabori, Murtadha; Al-Sabti, Hilal; Daar, Shahina

doi:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.03.005

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“…Explaining the benefits and risks together with the alternatives available are important elements of consent [9]. And the patients should be provided adequate time to ask questions and patient's decision should be acknowledged.…”

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Assessment of Awareness about Blood Transfusion among the Red Cell Recipients

Senavirathna

Samarakoon

2022

SL J. Med.

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Background: Red cell transfusion is indicated to increase the oxygen delivering capacity and it cannot be replaced by any pharmacological agent. Although blood transfusion is generally safe, adverse effects can occur; hence, benefits must always overweigh risks of transfusion before decision to transfuse is made. Information about the aims of transfusion, benefits and risks of transfusion, must be explained to the patient and written consent must be obtained.Objective: To assess the awareness about blood transfusion among red cell recipients. Materials and Methods:This prospective descriptive study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Red cell recipients were questioned about the transfusion episode after been transfused.Results: There were 252 patients in the study, 82 from surgical units and 170 from medical units. 37 (45.12%) patients from surgical units and 79 (46.47%) patients from medical units were explained about the transfusion, before they were being transfused. 66% of patients from surgical units and 55% from medical wards knew their blood group. 77% and 57% of patients were aware about the reason for transfusion in surgical and medical wards, respectively. Moreover, 39% of patients from surgical units and 35% of patients from medical units knew about transfusion transmitted infections.Conclusions: Awareness about the own blood group, reason for transfusion, benefits and risks of transfusion was significantly low in the study group. Therefore, patient education should be improved to understand the benefits and risks to the patient.

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Assessment of Awareness about Blood Transfusion among the Red Cell Recipients

Senavirathna

Samarakoon

2022

SL J. Med.

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“…There have been several publications in the literature about the usefulness and impact of transfusion audits in identifying areas of concern. A recent publication from Germany highlighted high rates of inadequacies in documentation of transfusion indications, informed consent, immunohaematology tests and transfusion details on retrospective audit of medical records from six hospital facilities . Recommendations from the audit included the need for continuous education of staff and the use of checklists to improve the quality of documentation.…”

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Working together on transfusion audits to improve clinical practice

Zhong

Heng

Lam

2018

ISBT Science Series

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Background For many years, great efforts have been put in place to ensure quality and safety of blood and blood products during collection and processing. In recent years, the focus has shifted to enhancement of clinical transfusion processes. Conducting audits is one effective mechanism of evaluating the ongoing blood administration process against set standards. Methods Random transfusion audits were conducted jointly by both Blood Bank technical staff and the transfusion nurse in Paediatric and Obstetric wards using a checklist. This checklist consisted of essential procedures and checks during blood transfusion. Transfusion slips were also audited against defined standards. Results Many good transfusion practices were observed. In the majority of cases, there was positive identification of patients before transfusion by doctor and nurse. However, there were many areas requiring improvement, including inconsistency in setting up transfusions across different clinical areas in the hospital. Knowledge deficit was identified in eight key areas when results of a transfusion knowledge questionnaire were reviewed. Audit of the transfusion slips revealed a major concern with putting up blood for transfusion within 30 minutes. All findings were reviewed, and interventions were undertaken. A formal transfusion training programme was implemented, and the institution's clinical transfusion protocol was revised for better clarity. Conclusion Initiatives implemented after reviewing all findings from the transfusion audits lead to improved practice, thereby enhancing patients’ safety. Continuous audit will be required to monitor and sustain improvements.

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“…Like the challenges and dangers of delivering contradictory or divisive messages to the general audience. For instance, during immunisation campaigns, the dissemination of fresh safety issues relating to the vaccine(s) or to programming faults may cause a sharp decline in coverage 39 . However, taking a secretive posture in these situations is likely to weaken public confidence and respect for the people's right to participate in decision-making.…”

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Pharmacovigilance: A Necessary Tool for Drug Safety Monitoring Globally

Mansuri,

Zaman

2024

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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Pharmacovigilance, which is like a parasol to define the procedures for monitoring and analysing adverse drug reactions (ADRs), is a crucial part of efficient clinical practise, public health initiatives, and drug control systems. The volume of data processed has increased as a result of the rise in reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and understanding pharmacovigilance requires a high degree of skill in order to quickly identify medication hazards and defend the product against an unwarranted removal. An impartial method of evaluation would strengthen the present global network of pharmacovigilance centres, which is managed by the Uppsala Monitoring Centre. This would take into account contentious and significant medication safety problems that might have a negative impact on public health across international borders. Pharmacovigilance has recently focused mostly on identifying previously unrecognised or poorly understood adverse medication occurrences. Pharmacovigilance is a crucial and essential component of clinical research, and it is now expanding in many nations. However, with the turn of the millennium, pharmacovigilance confronts enormous hurdles in aspect of improving safety and monitoring of medications. Today, several pharmacovigilance centres are engaged for drug safety monitoring in this global arena. In this overview, we'll talk about medication safety, the function of international pharmacovigilance centres, the advantages and drawbacks of pharmacovigilance, and how it may be used in the future by the healthcare industry. Keywords: Drug safety, Adverse drug reaction, Drug Monitoring, Erice declaration, pharmacovigilance

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First Implementation of Transfusion Consent Policy in Oman: Audit of compliance from a tertiary care university hospital

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Assessment of Awareness about Blood Transfusion among the Red Cell Recipients

Assessment of Awareness about Blood Transfusion among the Red Cell Recipients

Working together on transfusion audits to improve clinical practice

Pharmacovigilance: A Necessary Tool for Drug Safety Monitoring Globally

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