Dear Colleague,
We invite you to participate in this international survey aimed at assessing the current state of joint ultrasound practice in hemophilia care worldwide. This initiative is part of an ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Factor VIII, Factor IX and Rare Coagulation Disorders project: Standardization of musculoskeletal ultrasound in hemophilia and related disorders.
By collecting data on clinical usage patterns, professional roles, access to equipment, training levels, and perceived barriers, the study seeks to identify unmet needs across diverse healthcare settings.
The findings will help lay the foundation for future collaborative efforts to improve access to training and to support the standardized, evidence-based use of ultrasound in hemophilia management globally.
All healthcare professionals involved in hemophilia care at the treatment center - including physicians, physical therapists, and allied health professionals - are invited to complete the survey, regardless of whether joint ultrasound is currently used at their center. Gathering input from a range of professional roles will help capture multiple perspectives on the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of hemophilia care. Your insights, whether based on direct experience or lack of access, are equally important in shaping future clinical and educational strategies.
Thank you for contributing to this important initiative.