How can we improve retention of the first-time donor? A systematic review of the current evidence

Blood products are critical to health systems and donations by voluntary non-remunerated donors are recommended. Worldwide, however, only around 5% of those eligible to donate do so and around half of those never return to donate again. This review focuses on what deters first-time donors, what predicts their retention, and what interventions may promote retention of this group. A comprehensive search of relevant databases identified 9 studies investigating motives and deterrents of first-time donors, 14 studies investigating predictors for first-time donors (13 whole blood [WB] and 2 plasmapheresis) and 15 studies (in 14 published papers) detailing interventions conducted on first-time donors.
Source: Transfusion Medicine Reviews - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research