Research Study2025

Using geographic information system (GIS) technology to evaluate a hospital-based mobile blood donation program.

Ruby, Kristen N.; Dzik, Walter H.; Collins, Julia J.; Tang, Hongying; Ela, Shawn; Makar, Robert S.

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Authors
Ruby, Kristen N.; Dzik, Walter H.; Collins, Julia J.; Tang, Hongying; Ela, Shawn; Makar, Robert S.
Journal
Transfusion
Year
2025
Study design
Retrospective Cohort
Setting
Multiple/Unspecified
Population
General/Unspecified
Outcome domain
Implementation/Operations
Type of organization
Health System/Hospital

Abstract

This 3-year retrospective study examined a hospital-based mobile blood donation program using GIS software. 16,009 whole blood donations were identified from 455 mobile blood drives at 189 unique locations. 17 towns within 15-mile radius had never been visited by the bloodmobile, and untapped opportunities were identified in 33 towns with nearby healthcare facilities. GIS-generated maps serve as an effective tool to identify optimal locations for future mobile blood drives.

Cite this study:Ruby, Kristen N.; Dzik, Walter H.; Collins, Julia J.; Tang, Hongying; Ela, Shawn; Makar, Robert S. (2025). Using geographic information system (GIS) technology to evaluate a hospital-based mobile blood donation program. Transfusion. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40654231/
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