Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review

Özlem Kardaş Kin; Asiye Akyol

Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review

Abstract

Aims: This systematic review aimed to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels regarding blood transfusion practices and evaluate the existing literature. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar using predefined keywords such as “blood,” “blood transfusion,” “nurse,” “information,” “education,” and “healthcare professional.” Studies published between 2000 and 2025, available in full text, in English and meeting inclusion criteria were included. After screening, 42 studies were selected. Results: Findings showed the absence of a universally accepted, valid and reliable tool to assess knowledge and practices related to blood transfusion. Overall, knowledge and practice levels among nurses and other healthcare professionals were low to moderate. Major deficiencies were identified in post-transfusion monitoring, management of transfusion-related complications, and hemovigilance practices. Higher levels were associated with postgraduate education, longer experience, frequent involvement in transfusion procedures, availability of protocols and prior training. Educational interventions improved knowledge and skills; however, these effects may diminish without continuous reinforcement. Conclusion: Improving blood transfusion practices requires regular mandatory in service training. Additionally, expanding simulation-based education, standardizing protocols, enhancing electronic blood tracking systems, and integrating transfusion topics into healthcare curricula are recommended.

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Ethical Statement

Not applicable, as this study is a systematic review.

Thanks

The authors would like to thank all researchers whose studies were included in this systematic review.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Internal Diseases Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Özlem Kardaş Kin ^*
0000-0001-6637-5786
Türkiye

Asiye Akyol
0000-0003-1018-4715
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 25, 2026

Submission Date

March 18, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 19, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 7 Number: 3

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APA

Kardaş Kin, Ö., & Akyol, A. (2026). Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 7(3), 591-608. https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP

AMA

1.Kardaş Kin Ö, Akyol A. Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2026;7(3):591-608. https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP

Chicago

Kardaş Kin, Özlem, and Asiye Akyol. 2026. “Assessment of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge Levels in Blood Transfusion Practices: A Systematic Review”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 7 (3): 591-608. https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP.

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Kardaş Kin Ö, Akyol A (June 1, 2026) Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 7 3 591–608.

IEEE

[1]Ö. Kardaş Kin and A. Akyol, “Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 591–608, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP

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Kardaş Kin, Özlem - Akyol, Asiye. “Assessment of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge Levels in Blood Transfusion Practices: A Systematic Review”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 7/3 (June 1, 2026): 591-608. https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP.

JAMA

1.Kardaş Kin Ö, Akyol A. Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2026;7:591–608.

MLA

Kardaş Kin, Özlem, and Asiye Akyol. “Assessment of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge Levels in Blood Transfusion Practices: A Systematic Review”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 7, no. 3, June 2026, pp. 591-08, https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP.

Vancouver

1.Özlem Kardaş Kin, Asiye Akyol. Assessment of healthcare professionals’ knowledge levels in blood transfusion practices: a systematic review. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;7(3):591-608. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA57GM32XP