Efficacy of Pre-Donation Screening Tools in Reducing Adverse Reactions Among Blood Donors: A Comparative Analysis

Authors: Fatemah A. Alanazi, Shaqra N. Al Yami, Ghada M. Alabdulrahman, Sarah A. Alanazi, Jehan H. Ben-Hyzam, Abdulmajeed A. Alyousef

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13846177

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g5vv6b

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Pre-donation screening is essential for minimizing adverse reactions in blood donors, yet the efficacy of different screening protocols in preventing such reactions varies.
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of three pre-donation screening tools in reducing adverse reactions among blood donors.
Methods: A total of 300 donors at a tertiary hospital were randomly assigned to one of three screening protocols: standard (Tool A), comprehensive (Tool B), or rapid (Tool C). Adverse reactions were monitored during and after donation. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the incidence of reactions across groups.
Results: Comprehensive screening (Tool B) had the lowest incidence of adverse reactions (7%) and no severe reactions. Standard screening (Tool A) resulted in moderate reactions (13%), while rapid screening (Tool C) had the highest reaction rate (23%), including severe cases (3%).
Conclusion: Comprehensive screening was the most effective at reducing adverse reactions, though it required more time. A targeted approach, using comprehensive screening for high-risk donors, is recommended for optimizing donor safety.

Keywords: blood donation, pre-donation screening, adverse reactions, donor safety, screening protocols

Paper Id: 231261

Published On: 2023-06-07

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023

Cite This: Efficacy of Pre-Donation Screening Tools in Reducing Adverse Reactions Among Blood Donors: A Comparative Analysis - Fatemah A. Alanazi, Shaqra N. Al Yami, Ghada M. Alabdulrahman, Sarah A. Alanazi, Jehan H. Ben-Hyzam, Abdulmajeed A. Alyousef - IJIRMPS Volume 11, Issue 3, May-June 2023. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13846177

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