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Taiwan Blood Donation Program: a model for development

S J Tsai1, T D Lee

  • 1Chinese Blood Services Foundation, Taiwan.

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|January 1, 1993
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Taiwan transformed its blood program by establishing national structures and promoting volunteer donors. This 17-year effort resulted in a 100% volunteer blood supply and increased blood component utilization.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Management
  • Blood Transfusion Medicine

Background:

  • The Taiwan National Blood Program was underdeveloped in 1974, with a volunteer donor base under 5% and lacking national organization or regulation.
  • The existing blood services infrastructure was insufficient to meet the needs of a population of approximately 20 million.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the strategies and timeline for developing the Taiwan National Blood Program.
  • To analyze the key factors contributing to the transition to an all-volunteer blood supply.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical data and organizational changes within Taiwan's blood services.
  • Analysis of blood collection, component utilization, and infrastructure development from 1974 to 1991.

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Main Results:

  • Establishment of the Blood Donation Association and Blood Services Foundation facilitated program development.
  • Promotion of volunteer blood donation, increased blood component utilization, and standardized laboratory methods were key strategies.
  • By 1991, Taiwan achieved a 100% volunteer blood donation rate, collected 1,066,082 units of blood, and separated 78% into 10 components.

Conclusions:

  • The 17-year transition resulted in a well-organized, community-based, all-volunteer blood supply system in Taiwan.
  • National organization and regulation were critical for the success of the Taiwan National Blood Program.
  • The model demonstrates effective strategies for developing national blood services.