Needed resiliency improvements for the National Blood Supply

Menitove, Jay E.; Reik, Rita A.; Cohn, Claudia S.; Young, Pampee P.; Fredrick, Jacquelyn

doi:10.1111/trf.16611

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“…38 Proposed solutions include building redundancies into the supply chain which may be independent of and therefore unaffected by donor turnout and recruitment strategies, transparency, and communication of inventory with the infrastructure to support resource sharing, and innovations in data infrastructure, collections and manufacturing. 39,40 Some blood collectors already utilize whole-blood derived platelets as a method to curb the troughs of constrained apheresis collections. Leveraging the volume of this underutilized source of platelets would add to the current inventory without posing a threat to the current system.…”

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“…The COVID‐19 pandemic has introduced unpredictable and unprecedented inventory challenges, drawing even greater attention to the lack of resiliency of the blood supply 38 . Proposed solutions include building redundancies into the supply chain which may be independent of and therefore unaffected by donor turnout and recruitment strategies, transparency, and communication of inventory with the infrastructure to support resource sharing, and innovations in data infrastructure, collections and manufacturing 39,40 . Some blood collectors already utilize whole‐blood derived platelets as a method to curb the troughs of constrained apheresis collections.…”

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Young apheresis platelet donors show significant and sustained growth over the last decade in the US, 2010–2019: A favorable sign of the resiliency of the platelet supply

2023

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Background Platelet demand continues to rise and US hospitals frequently face shortages. The peak median age of apheresis platelet donors (APD) is believed to have increased over the last decade, raising concerns that the APD base is not being adequately replenished with young donors. Study Design/Methods American Red Cross (ARC) apheresis platelet collections were evaluated from calendar years 2010 through 2019. APD, products per procedure/split rate (PPP) and donation frequencies were stratified into age groups. Results/Findings The number of unique APD from calendar year 2010 through 2019 in the ARC donor pool increased from 87,573 to 115,372 donors, representing a 31.7% overall growth. Donors in the 16–40 year‐old (y) age group increased by 78.8% overall, with the largest absolute increases seen in the 26–30 y (4852 donors, 99.9% growth), followed by the 31–35 y (3991, 94.1%) group. Donors aged 56+ increased by 50.4% overall, with the largest increase seen in the 66–70 y (5988 donors, 108.1% growth) group. Middle‐aged donors, aged 41–55 y, demonstrated a decrease of 16.5%. Over the last decade, the youngest age groups (16–40 y) comprised 61.3% of first‐time donors (FTD). Annual donation frequency increased with increasing age and PPP. The highest donation frequencies were seen in the oldest age groups. Conclusion Although the peak median age of APD increased over the study period, relative contribution of the 16–40 y APD base also increased. Older donors exhibited the highest donation frequencies and thus contributed the largest volume of apheresis platelet units. Platelet donor activity declined in the middle age (41–55 y) group.

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Young apheresis platelet donors show significant and sustained growth over the last decade in the US, 2010–2019: A favorable sign of the resiliency of the platelet supply

2023

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“…[26][27][28] Other countries addressed blood shortages by establishing a national information technology infrastructure to connect all blood operators and included hospitals in the reporting structure. 29,30 However, while these studies are rich in listing specific strategies of countries with mixed blood donation models, they do not consider blood donation mobilization mechanisms in countries with uncompensated blood donation models.…”

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Exploring Blood Donation Challenges and Mobilization Mechanisms in North China During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

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2022

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Purpose The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted the supply of blood globally, resulting in numerous studies focusing on the challenges in maintaining blood supply, and the responses to it, in countries with a mixed blood donation model. This study explored blood donation challenges and mobilization mechanisms in North China, which employs a non-remunerative donation model, during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first wave. Materials and Methods A qualitative approach was adopted to investigate blood donation practices in Chengde from April to June 2020. Data were collected from eight blood donors, six potential donors, three blood donation station leaders, and two government officials, through semi-structured interviews. Results The major challenge for blood supply was decreased blood donations, owing to lockdown restrictions, and individual and familial apprehensions. Mobilization mechanisms included bureaucratic and ideological mobilization. However, although group blood donation alleviates the pressure on supply chains during emergencies, it is detrimental to the cultivation of civic engagement in the long run. Conclusion This study contributes to the understanding of how countries with uncompensated blood donation models respond to public health emergencies. It suggests that striking a balance between the society’s and the state’s perception of blood donation would allow the state to incorporate the different “voices” of society, and devise an inclusive blood donation policy.

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“…In the last 3 years, the national blood shortage has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic emphasizing the critical need to recruit and retain blood donors. 9,10 Improving donor retention has been the focus of previous studies, which have assessed donor motivation and strategies to promote donor retention in an ongoing effort to secure a stable blood supply. 11,12 Early insight into the impact of COVID-19 on blood donors and their motivation to donate has been reported from Europe, as has donor intention to return which correlated with donor satisfaction.…”

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“…In the last 3 years, the national blood shortage has been exacerbated by the COVID‐19 pandemic emphasizing the critical need to recruit and retain blood donors 9,10 . Improving donor retention has been the focus of previous studies, which have assessed donor motivation and strategies to promote donor retention in an ongoing effort to secure a stable blood supply 11,12 .…”

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Demographics of first‐time donors returning for donation during the pandemic: COVID‐19 convalescent plasma versus standard blood product donors

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Background Previous studies have demonstrated low first‐time donor return rates (DRR) following catastrophic events. Little is known, however, about the influence of demographic factors on the DRR of first‐time donors during the COVID‐19 pandemic, including the unique motivation of COVID‐19 convalescent plasma (CCP) donors as compared to non‐CCP donors. Study Design and Methods Thirteen blood collection organizations submitted deidentified data from first‐time CCP and non‐CCP donors returning for regular (non‐CCP) donations during the pandemic. DRR was calculated as frequencies. Demographic factors associated with returning donors: race/ethnicity, gender, and generation (Gen Z: 19–24, Millennial: 25–40, Gen X: 41–56, and Boomer: ≥57 years old), within the CCP and non‐CCP first‐time cohorts were compared using chi‐square test at p < .05 statistical significance. Results From March 2020 through December 2021, there were a total of 44,274 first‐time CCP and 980,201 first‐time non‐CCP donors. DRR were 14.6% (range 11.9%–43.3%) and 46.6% (range 10.0%–76.9%) for CCP and non‐CCP cohorts, respectively. Age over 40 years (Gen X and Boomers), female gender, and White race were each associated with higher return in both donor cohorts (p < .001). For the non‐CCP return donor cohort, the Millennial and Boomers were comparable. Conclusion The findings demonstrate differences in returning donor trends between the two donor cohorts. The motivation of a first‐time CCP donor may be different than that of a non‐CCP donor. Further study to improve first‐time donor engagement would be worthwhile to expand the donor base with a focus on blood donor diversity emphasizing engagement of underrepresented minorities and younger donors.

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Needed resiliency improvements for the National Blood Supply

Cited by 4 publications

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Young apheresis platelet donors show significant and sustained growth over the last decade in the US, 2010–2019: A favorable sign of the resiliency of the platelet supply

Young apheresis platelet donors show significant and sustained growth over the last decade in the US, 2010–2019: A favorable sign of the resiliency of the platelet supply

Exploring Blood Donation Challenges and Mobilization Mechanisms in North China During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Demographics of first‐time donors returning for donation during the pandemic: COVID‐19 convalescent plasma versus standard blood product donors

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