Journal article
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis core curriculum project: Core competencies in laboratory thrombosis and hemostasis
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol.17(11), pp.1848-1859
2019
Abstract
Background
Laboratory analyses of blood samples are essential for diagnostics and therapy monitoring of patients with bleeding and thromboembolic diseases. Following publication of the core curriculum for clinical thrombosis and hemostasis, the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) recognized that thrombosis and hemostasis laboratory specialists require distinct competencies that differ from medical doctors working clinically with patients. To address this gap the ISTH formed a working group of international hemostasis and thrombosis laboratory specialists to develop an evidence‐based core curriculum for laboratory specialists.
Objective
This research sought consensus from the international community on core competencies required for laboratory specialists in thrombosis and hemostasis.
Methods
A draft list of 64 competencies was developed and an online stakeholder survey was circulated electronically to 15 302 ISTH members and contacts in the wider international community. The results were analyzed and used to develop the final approved core curriculum.
Results
Three hundred and thirty responses contained meaningful data, with broad international representation of specialists. No draft competencies were excluded, and 58 were rated as “does” or “shows how.” The Leik measure of consensus for most competences was “moderate” (n = 30) or “fair” (n = 32).
Conclusions
The development of an international core curriculum for laboratory specialists provides a foundation for the development and enhancement of education and quality management of the laboratory. Although there is no formal designation for laboratory specialists, international governing bodies and regulatory organizations are encouraged to consider the diagnostic core curriculum for development and accreditation of more standardized educational programs and formal assessment across jurisdictions.
Details
- Title
- International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis core curriculum project: Core competencies in laboratory thrombosis and hemostasis
- Authors/Creators
- K.A. Moffat (Author/Creator)V. Kiencke (Author/Creator)A.N. Blanco (Author/Creator)C. McLintock (Author/Creator) - Auckland City HospitalF. Peyvandi (Author/Creator)M.P.M. de Maat (Author/Creator)M.J. Adams (Author/Creator)P. Angchaisuksiri (Author/Creator) - Ramathibodi HospitalS. Nair (Author/Creator)H. Tsuda (Author/Creator)M. Haddad (Author/Creator)T. Renné (Author/Creator)R.C. Clarke (Author/Creator)M.T. Ross (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol.17(11), pp.1848-1859
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Identifiers
- 991005540878807891
- Copyright
- © 2019 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
- Murdoch Affiliation
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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