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The donor notification process from the donor's perspective.

Steven Kleinman1, Baoguang Wang, Ying Wu

  • 1Westat, Rockville, Maryland, USA. skleinman@shaw.ca

Transfusion
|April 24, 2004
PubMed
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Blood donor notification of abnormal infectious disease screening results is effective but causes confusion and distress. Further studies are needed to improve donor understanding and reduce adverse impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Screening

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the effects of notifying blood donors about abnormal infectious disease screening results.
  • A significant number of blood donors are notified of abnormal results annually.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the blood donor notification process for abnormal infectious disease screening results.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous mail survey using a 28-item questionnaire was distributed to 4141 blood donors.
  • Donors surveyed had been notified of 15 distinct categories of abnormal infectious disease screening and confirmatory test results.

Main Results:

  • A 42% response rate was achieved; 10% of respondents did not recall notification.

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  • Among those recalling notification, 27% contacted the blood center, 60% consulted a healthcare provider, and 73% understood deferral status.
  • Significant confusion (81%) and emotional upset (75%) were reported by notified donors.

    • Conclusions:

    • The notification process generally achieves its aims but leads to donor confusion and distress.
    • Some donors remain unaware of their ineligibility for future donation.
    • The adverse impacts of notification require consideration during the implementation of new screening tests and algorithms.