Journal Club: Factors affecting patient-reported outcomes after red blood cell transfusion in medical patients

Matthew Yan, MD
Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee
University of Toronto

Objectives

• Review the concept of patient-reported outcomes in medicine
• Discuss the utilization of patient-reported outcomes in transfusion
• Critically review and appraise the article: Factors affecting patient-reported outcomes after red blood cell transfusion in medical patients. Chan KLL, Mak WMV, Tam YH, Lee KKH. Transfusion, November 13, 2017. doi: 10.1111/trf.14397. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29134668

The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine. This session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  For more information about the LearnTransfusion series and how to register for this event visit LearnTransfusion series.