Blood transfusion boot camp boosts student know-how in rwanda

NCT ID NCT06259734

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 3-day training course called Transfusion Camp for final-year medical students and new interns in Rwanda. The course taught safe blood transfusion practices based on national guidelines. Researchers measured knowledge before and after the course and tracked how well students ordered blood products afterward. The goal was to see if the training could improve safety in district hospitals.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Transfusion Camp Rwanda education (a 3-day behavioral training course on safe blood transfusion practices)
What this could lead to: If successful, this training could be rolled out nationwide to improve blood transfusion safety in district hospitals.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed educational study with no direct patient treatment. Results may not apply to other settings or improve actual patient outcomes.

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University of Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

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