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ReviewDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Assessment, and Management of Sickle-Cell Disease: A Meta-Aggregative Review.

Andrews Adjei Druye, Dorcas Frempomaa Agyare, William Akoto-Buabeng, Jethro Zutah, Frank Odonkor Offei, Bernard Nabe, Godson Obeng Ofori, Amidu Alhassan, Benjamin Kofi Anumel, Godfred Cobbinah and 3 more

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Review in Diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Andrews Adjei DruyeDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-1614-6579
Dorcas Frempomaa AgyareDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-0984-718X
William Akoto-BuabengDepartment of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0007-7526-8414
Jethro ZutahDepartment of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0001-7082-1846
Frank Odonkor OffeiDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.
Bernard NabeDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0006-4717-5811
Godson Obeng OforiDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.
Amidu AlhassanDepartment of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-4102-4995
Benjamin Kofi AnumelCenter of Health Research Advancement and Policy, Accra P.O. Box LG949, Ghana.
Godfred CobbinahDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.
Susanna Aba AbrahamCenter of Health Research Advancement and Policy, Accra P.O. Box LG949, Ghana.
Mustapha AmoaduDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-9582-8884
John Elvis HaganDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast CC 3321, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-3530-6133

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSickle Cell Disease (SCD) presents significant health challenges globally. Despite its prevalence in diverse geographical regions, there is a paucity of literature synthesizing evidence on healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward SCD assessment and management. This meta-aggregative review systematically examined and synthesized existing qualitative research to elucidate healthcare professionals' KAP regarding SCD assessment and management.

methodsThis meta-aggregative review followed Aromataris and Pearson's guidelines and the PRISMA framework for systematic review reporting. The search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL Web of Science, Google Scholar, Dimensions AI, and HINARI. Quality appraisal was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool.

resultsHealthcare professionals (HCPs) demonstrate varying levels of KAP toward SCD assessment and management. Studies reveal low-to-moderate levels of general knowledge among HCPs, with nurses often exhibiting poorer understanding than physicians. Deficiencies in awareness of specific interventions, such as chemoprophylaxis and prenatal diagnosis, are noted, along with gaps in SCD assessment and diagnosis, particularly in pain management and premarital screening. Attitudes toward SCD patients vary, and practices reveal inconsistencies and deficiencies, including inadequate nutritional counseling and barriers in emergency departments. However, interventions aimed at improving HCPs' KAP show promise in enhancing understanding and attitudes toward SCD, suggesting potential avenues for improvement.

conclusionsEducational initiatives targeted at both student nurses and practicing healthcare providers, coupled with the implementation of standardized protocols and guidelines, can enhance knowledge acquisition and promote consistent, high-quality care delivery. Future studies should improve the quality of their methods in this area of study.

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attitudehealthcareknowledgemanagementpracticessickle-cell disease

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PMCPMC11276276

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