Key result
Thrombosis and hemostasis professionals identify 9 key needs across diagnosis, treatment decisions, and research collaboration.
Why the study?
The thrombosis and hemostasis community faces challenges in clinical practice and research that require identification to guide support from specialty societies like ISTH.
Cross-Sectional (n=468)
Yes
This study identifies key educational and networking priorities for the thrombosis and hemostasis community, highlighting needs in diagnosis, treatment decision-making, and research collaboration.
Highlights priority support needs in T&H diagnosis, treatment, and research; leaves open optimal ISTH interventions to address them.
BACKGROUND: Specialty societies, such as the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), are a key source of support for clinical and scientific communities, through the provision of educational activities, tools, and resources to support evidence-based care and high-quality, relevant basic science and clinical research. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify areas where the thrombosis and hemostasis (T&H) community is facing challenges and could benefit from the support of ISTH. METHODS: A 3-phase, mixed-methods study consisting of semistructured individual interviews (phase 1), an online survey (phase 2), and discussion groups (phase 3) was conducted on the challenges experienced by the T&H community. Participants included physicians, clinical and basic science researchers, residents, fellows, students, and industry representatives. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequency tables and chi-squares. RESULTS: The study included 468 participants in interviews (n = 45), surveys (n = 404), and discussion groups (n = 19). Nine themes emerged that describe areas where the T&H community may benefit from additional support. Three areas were related to diagnosis and testing: thrombosis risk assessment, genetic testing, and diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD). Another 3 were related to treatment decision making: use of anticoagulants with certain patients, preventive treatments in bleeding disorders, and VWD treatment. The remaining 3 were related to research: collaboration with/among researchers, collaboration between teams to collect data from human subjects, and promotion of basic science research. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides a comprehensive picture of priorities within the T&H community, which should inform the ISTH in its future interventions, including educational offerings and networking opportunities.
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Murray et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Thrombosis and hemostasis professional challenges (n=468). Professional challenges and needs assessment was evaluated on Areas where the thrombosis and hemostasis community is facing challenges. A mixed-methods study of 468 thrombosis and hemostasis professionals identified nine key areas of need across diagnosis, treatment decision making, and research collaboration.
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