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Intensification of donor interviewing procedures: a feasibility study

D J van Rhenen1, M H Molijn, J Gorgels

  • 1Red Cross Blood Bank Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Infusionstherapie Und Transfusionsmedizin
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Intensified donor interviews for infectious disease risk factors are feasible and acceptable to first-time blood donors. This enhanced screening procedure did not lead to donor loss and is recommended for blood banks.

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Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Screening

Background:

  • Blood donation safety relies on effective donor screening.
  • Identifying high-risk individuals for infectious diseases is crucial for blood supply safety.
  • Current screening methods may require enhancement to improve infectious disease risk detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of an intensified blood donor interviewing procedure.
  • To determine the acceptability of this enhanced screening for first-time blood donors.
  • To evaluate if intensified interviewing leads to a significant loss of potential blood donors.

Main Methods:

  • A feasibility study was conducted at Red Cross Bloodbank Rotterdam.
  • 240 first-time blood donors participated in the study group.

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  • Intensified donor interviewing techniques involved direct questioning and workload assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • 88-91% of first-time donors welcomed the intensified interviewing; 2-5% rejected it.
    • 76-82% of donors supported making the procedure standard; 11-14% opposed it.
    • No donors indicated the procedure would deter them from future donations; physician workload increased by ~30%.

    Conclusions:

    • The intensified donor interviewing procedure is acceptable to first-time blood donors.
    • The enhanced screening method is feasible for blood banks without causing donor attrition.
    • This approach can be implemented to improve infectious disease risk assessment in blood donation.