Decoding the Root Causes of Donor Collection Failures: A Retrospective Analysis
Abstract:
Donor collection failures,
including incomplete or unsuccessful blood collection attempts, pose
significant challenges on maintaining an adequate blood component supply. These
include donor-related issues, procedural errors, and environmental factors. There
is notable scarcity in literature that comprehensively examines and
investigates the underlying root causes of these failures within blood centres.
This retrospective study aims to identify and analyse the root causes of donor
collection failures in a blood bank setting at Tertiary Care Hospital. Data was
reviewed retrospectively from the blood centre of Tertiary Care Hospital over a
period from Jan 2022 to July 2024 with regard to cause of failure collection
and the donor characteristics and then descriptive statistical analysis done.
Results showed that a higher frequency of collection failures during blood
donation was recorded in donors of age 26 – 35 years and 78% of collection
failures occurred due to Insufficient blood flow (40%) resulting in low volume
collection, failure collection due to prolonged duration (22%) and hematoma at
puncture site (16%). Understanding these root causes is essential for
developing effective strategies to improve the efficiency of blood collection
processes, enhance donor experiences, and ensure a reliable blood supply.
Additionally, successful blood collection is not only vital for maintaining an
adequate supply of blood products but also for fostering positive donor
experiences, which is crucial for encouraging repeat donations and maintaining
a steady donor base.
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