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Management of hemotherapy services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Mariluce Karla Bomfim de Souza1, Patrícia Sodré Araújo2, Laíse Caroline Costa Soares2

  • 1Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia. R. Basílio da Gama s/nº, Campus Universitário Canela. 40.110-040 Salvador BA Brasil. marilucejbv@yahoo.com.br.

Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|May 17, 2023
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This study explored hemotherapy service management during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Managers faced resource limitations and donor challenges, highlighting the need for improved crisis strategies and worker protection.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Management
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare services globally, including blood transfusion services.
  • Maintaining adequate blood supply and ensuring safety are critical during public health crises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the management of hemotherapy services (HS) in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To understand the perspectives of municipal managers on HS organization and challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with HS managers in three Brazilian capitals.
  • Lexicographic textual analysis of interview content using Iramuteq software.
  • Descending Hierarchical Classification (DHC) to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Six classes emerged: resource availability, service capacity, donor attraction strategies/challenges, worker protection, crisis management, and communication strategies.
  • Managers identified numerous strategies but also significant limitations and challenges.
  • The pandemic exacerbated existing difficulties in HS organization and management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of hemotherapy services requires robust resource allocation, strategic donor engagement, and comprehensive crisis preparedness.
  • Addressing challenges in worker protection and communication is crucial for maintaining blood supply during health emergencies.
  • Pandemic conditions necessitate adaptive and resilient strategies for hemotherapy service operations.

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