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ArticleEJHaem2026

Identifying Educational and Resource Needs of General Internal Medicine Physicians in Sickle Cell Disease Management.

Anas Samman, Victoria David, Roy Khalife, Dawn Goodyear, Natalia Rydz, Kelsey Uminski

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Article in EJHaem, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Anas SammanDepartment of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary Canada.
Victoria DavidDivision of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies Department of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary Canada.
Roy KhalifeDivision of Hematology Department of Medicine University of Ottawa Ottawa Canada.
Dawn GoodyearDivision of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies Department of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary Canada.
Natalia RydzDivision of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies Department of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary Canada.
Kelsey UminskiDivision of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies Department of Medicine University of Calgary Calgary Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Sickle cell disease involves acute and chronic complications requiring timely recognition and multidisciplinary care. General internal medicine (GIM) physicians often manage affected adults with limited exposure and few supports. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional web-based survey of GIM physicians assessing comfort and preferred supports. Results: Eighteen of approximately 85 physicians responded (21%). Common encounters included chronic pain (83%), vaso-occlusive crises (67%), and acute chest syndrome (44%), yet none reported being comfortable managing complications. Discomfort was greatest for rare complications, and peripartum and perioperative care. Limited exposure was the main driver. Preferred supports included protocols, guides, and decision tools. Conclusion: Targeted tools and specialist support are urgently needed to improve care and physician comfort. Trial Registration: The authors have confirmed clinical trial registration is not needed for this submission.

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anemiaclinicalclinical competencedecision support systemsinternal medicineneeds assessmentphysicianssickle cellsurveys and questionnaires

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PMCPMC13329832

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