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ISBT Survey on Transfusion Thresholds Guidelines in Adult Patients with Hemoglobinopathies 2026 May/June

Demographics

Dear colleague,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in an important brief survey on the application of transfusion guidelines in clinical practice.
The education of physicians and advanced-level providers (APPs-e.g., physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses) in transfusion medicine, particularly regarding recommended transfusion thresholds, often varies among training centres and across countries. The application of this knowledge in clinical practice is crucial to ensure optimal patient outcomes and to reduce variability in transfusion practices. The aim of this survey is to evaluate the sources of knowledge that physicians and APPs rely on for transfusion medicine, assess the extent to which they apply established transfusion guidelines in their clinical practice, and identify the barriers that may hinder the effective adoption and implementation of these guidelines. By understanding these factors, the project seeks to highlight areas for improvement in education, training, and resource availability to ensure consistent and evidence-based transfusion practices across healthcare settings.
The ISBT Clinical Transfusion Working Party would like to learn about your experience. The survey targets physicians and APPs who routinely transfuse blood products (at least once weekly) or are responsible for setting the hemoglobin thresholds at your facility. This survey is made up of multiple-choice questions that should take less than 15 minutes of your time. While participation is completely voluntary, answering all survey questions is required. All responses will be anonymized, and your data will be handled per the ISBT privacy policy (https://www.isbtweb.org/about/policies/privacy-policy.html).
This survey will be followed by an invitation to selected participants to contribute to interviews on the application of transfusion guidelines. This is optional, but if you are willing to be involved, you can provide your contact details at the end of this survey. You are not obligated to provide contact details or participate in the interviews.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
ISBT Clinical Transfusion Working Party
Education Subgroup
1.Please select the WHO region in which you work(Required.)
2.In what country do you work?(Required.)
3.Please select the best description of the type of institution that best describes where you work (select one)(Required.)
4.Please select the affiliation that best describes your organization(Required.)
5.How long have you been in the field making transfusion decisions for patients with hemoglobinopathies? (years)(Required.)
6.What is your age? (years)(Required.)
7.Your gender(Required.)
8.Which of the following best describes your main role in your organization?(Required.)
9.Do you prescribe blood transfusion (at least once weekly) or are you responsible for implementing guidelines or auditing the hemoglobin thresholds at your facility?(Required.)