Management of infection prophylaxis in Dutch patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, a web-based case vignette questionnaire:the MINDSET study

OBJECTIVES: Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The objective of the MINDSET study was to evaluate haematologists' management of infection prevention in MDS patients using a case vignette study and to assess the availability of guidelines. METHODS: We conducted a web-based, nationwide survey amongst haematologists in the Netherlands between September and December 2021. The survey included a set of case vignettes. Additionally, the availability of protocols was evaluated. RESULTS: Sixty responses were obtained (23.6%). These... Mehr ...