Understanding the plasmapheresis donor in a voluntary, nonremunerated environment

LL Bove; T Bednall; B Masser; M Buzza

Journal article

Understanding the plasmapheresis donor in a voluntary, nonremunerated environment

LL Bove, T Bednall, B Masser, M Buzza

Transfusion | Published : 2011

DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03168.x

Abstract

Background: Increasing demand for plasma-derived products presents a major recruitment and retention challenge for blood collection agencies; however, little is known about what motivates individuals to become committed plasmapheresis donors. This study explored triggers for individuals first plasma donation and factors associated with continuing donations. Study Desing and Methods: A total of 103 plasma donors were recruited into 11 focus groups. Reasons for donating were discussed using a semistructured questioning approach. Transcripts were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Categories of perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes were developed from the data, cross-validated, and when r..

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Funding Acknowledgements

We acknowledge Australian governments that fully fund the Australian Red Cross Blood Service for the provision of blood products and services to the Australian community. We also acknowledge the role of ANOP in facilitating the focus groups and sincerely thank the donor focus group participants for their time and input. We acknowledge and thank Andrea McInnes and Jo Yap for their assistance with the data analysis.