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KMID : 0358420100530030211
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2010 Volume.53 No. 3 p.211 ~ p.218
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Effect of education on compliance and understanding of direct blood transfusion
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Kim Tae-Hee
Lee Hae-Hyeog
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Abstract
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Objective: According to an analysis of data from the Korean Red Cross in 2007, the blood deficiency rate in Korea is approximately 22%, which is the highest level worldwide. To overcome a deficiency in the blood supply, we performed education about directed blood donation and transfusion.
Methods: We provided education about direct blood donation and transfusion to 64 high-risk pregnancies of all deliveries in our hospital between March 2008 and September 2008. After providing education, we administered a questionnaire about the recognition of direct blood donation and transfusion. We surveyed 50 cases of our obstetricians, gynecologists, and nurses about satisfaction of directed blood donation.
Results: The mean age was 31.5±4.4 years (range, 24~42 years; median, 30 years), the mean gravidity was 2.3±1.5, and the mean gestational age was 37.4±2.9 weeks. Eleven gravidas performed direct blood donation, and six women received direct blood donations. Thirteen units of directed blood donations remained after transfer to other patients. After providing education, we administered a questionnaire to gravidas, doctors and nurses; 52.8% and 71.0% were generally satisfied based on questions about recognition of direct blood donation, respectively.
Conclusion: Our data demonstrates that education about direct blood donation is cost effective and helpful in supplying blood in high-risk pregnancies.
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KEYWORD
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Direct blood donation, High-risk pregnancy, Transfusion
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