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Computer-assisted audiovisual health history self-interviewing Results of the pilot study of the Hoxworth Quality Donor System
Article first published online: 24 NOV 2002
DOI: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.2001.41121469.x
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Zuck, T. F., Cumming, P. D. and Wallace, E. L. (2001), Computer-assisted audiovisual health history self-interviewing Results of the pilot study of the Hoxworth Quality Donor System. Transfusion, 41: 1469–1474. doi: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.2001.41121469.x
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- Issue published online: 24 NOV 2002
- Article first published online: 24 NOV 2002
- Received: 23 March 2001; Revised: 16 July 2001; Accepted: 19 July 2001
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Keywords:
- HQDS = Hoxworth Quality Donor System;
- NAIS = nurse-administered interview system
BACKGROUND: The safety of blood for transfusion depends, in part, on the reliability of the health history given by volunteer blood donors. To improve reliability, a pilot study evaluated the use of an interactive computer-based audiovisual donor interviewing system at a typical midwestern blood center in the United States.
STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: An interactive video screening system was tested in a community donor center environment on 395 volunteer blood donors. Of the donors using the system, 277 completed surveys regarding their acceptance of and opinions about the system.
RESULTS: The study showed that an interactive computer-based audiovisual donor screening system was an effective means of conducting the donor health history. The majority of donors found the system understandable and favored the system over a face-to-face interview. Further, most donors indicated that they would be more likely to return if they were to be screened by such a system.
CONCLUSION: Interactive computer-based audiovisual blood donor screening is useful and well accepted by donors; it may prevent a majority of errors and accidents that are reportable to the FDA; and it may contribute to increased safety and availability of the blood supply.