Perception of Quezon City residents to fasting state for blood testing / Karl Vincent J. Cue, Rhea Anne B. Donque, Paula Marie A. Magpantay, Danice Ira C. Real, Abbie Gale G. Vinluan; Kathlene Joy L. Limcumpao.

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Abstract: Fasting state and its proper preparations, when not clearly defined by the healthcare worker in-charge and improperly done by the patient, may lead to inaccurate laboratory results. This study aimed to determine the perception about being well-informed or being not well-informed of Quezon City residents to fasting for blood collection. This study utilized a descriptive-survey type of research, wherein a total of 421 respondents were selected through purposive sampling. A psychometrician-validated 10-item questionnaire was given to the respondents through Google Forms to find out how well-informed they are regarding fasting state for blood testing in terms of definition of fasting state, applicability of fasting state, their source of information to which they know about fasting, last fool and fluid intake, and change in dietary habits prior to blood testing. The results showed that the proportion of not well-informed individuals is statistically larger than the proportion of well-informed individuals. The researchers concluded that most of the patients come improperly prepared in the laboratory before blood collection and that medical professionals' involvement in the laboratory testing process plays an important role. therefore, the researchers recommended that the medical practitioners must provide enhanced patient presentation protocol for patients to easily understand and fully comprehend the do's and dont's prior to blood collection.

Thesis - School of Medical Technology