BLOODR: blood donor and requester mobile application

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Web Application Development
• Public Health

Background:

• Social media platforms show increasing blood donation requests.
• Existing blood donor finder applications have limitations.
• A need exists for more reliable blood donor connection solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a reliable web application for connecting blood donors and patients.
• To address challenges in finding compatible blood donors efficiently.
• To create a streamlined communication channel for blood donation needs.

Main Methods:

• Developed the BLOODR web application using Ruby, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Utilized the Ruby on Rails framework for rapid development.
• Implemented a clinic management service for contacting nearby donors.

Main Results:

• The BLOODR application facilitates contact between clinics and local blood donors.
• Donors receive notifications for compatible blood requests in their region.
• Screenshots illustrate application features for requesters, donors, and administrators.

Conclusions:

• BLOODR offers a reliable platform for local blood donor-patient connections.
• The application enhances communication through authenticated clinics.
• It serves as a valuable tool for managing blood donation activities and finding compatible donors.