Naslov
LEVEL OF EDUCATION ON PRE-ANALYTICAL PHASE OF LABORATORY TESTING IN THE POPULATION OF BIOMEDICAL STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB, CROATIA – A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Autori
Jokić, Anja ; Kuleš, Josipa ; Dukić, Lora ; Pašalić, Daria

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine / Plebani M - : Walter de Gruyter, 2015, S557-S557

Skup
EuroMedLab Paris 2015

Mjesto i datum
Pariz, Francuska, 21.06.2015. - 25.06.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Pre-analytical phase ; education ; laboratory testing

Sažetak
BACKGROUND-AIM The pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing emerged as the most important part of the laboratory practice. Our hypothesis is that the level of education for biomedical students in this most vulnerable part of the testing cycle is not sufficient. The aim of our study was to assess the level of knowledge on pre-analytical phase in the population of biomedical students through a cross-sectional survey. METHODS An online questionnaire consisting of 14 statements about different fields of the pre-analytical phase, created with the SurveyMonkey tool (Palo Alto, Ca, USA), was distributed from June to September 2014 to the students of penultimate and final year of three biomedical faculties from Zagreb University: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM), Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry (FPB) and School of Medicine. Statistical analysis of the data was done using a Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact post-hoc test with MedCalc software version 10.20.0 (Mariakerke, Belgium). RESULTS A total number 136 students (from FVM, FPB and SM, N= 53, 29 and 54 respectively) answered the survey. A high ratio of correct answers for general statements related to specimen collection (“quality of the sample collection devices” P=0.634 ; “correct specimen collection technique” P=0.443) and storage (“storage conditions for urine sample” P=0.066) among all the students was found. Post-hoc statistical analysis showed that students from SM are not well informed on the importance of specimen mixing (FVM-SM P=0.011 ; FVM-FBP P=0.297 ; FBP- SM P=0.002). The students attending FPB and SM are more conscious about the impact of hemolysis on laboratory testing in comparison with their colleagues from FVM (FVM-SM P=0.013 ; FVM-FBP P<0.001 ; FBP-SM P=0.122). The students of FPB had a higher number of correct answers than students from the two other faculties when more specific statements were considered on transport conditions for ammonia sample and the order of blood draw during specimen collection, respectively. CONCLUSION Survey results for the population of students in biomedical sciences at the University of Zagreb showed that the implementation of the education program concerning the pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing is needed in order to improve patient care.urine sample” P=0.066) among all the students was found. Post-hoc statistical analysis showed that students from SM are not well informed on the importance of specimen mixing (FVM-SM P=0.011 ; FVM-FBP P=0.297 ; FBP-SM P=0.002). The students attending FPB and SM are more conscious about the impact of hemolysis on laboratory testing in comparison with their colleagues from FVM (FVM-SM P=0.013 ; FVM-FBP P<0.001 ; FBP-SM P=0.122). The students of FPB had a higher number of correct answers than students from the two other faculties when more specific statements were considered on transport conditions for ammonia sample and the order of blood draw during specimen collection, respectively. CONCLUSION Survey results for the population of students in biomedical sciences at the University of Zagreb showed that the implementation of the education program concerning the pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing is needed in order to improve patient care.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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