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Tanaka A, Fujita H, Ohashi K, Tsujikawa A, Uchiyama K, Ito T, Kawashima K, Kodama R, Mine T, Okuda M, Endoh T, Fukuyoshi Y, Kitazawa J, Sueoka E, Nagai K, Ishida A, Matsuzaki K, Kato Y, Takanashi K, Takahashi K. Management system of home transfusion in Japan: A nationwide survey in 2019. Vox Sang 2023; 118:59-67. [PMID: 36454538 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES In Japan, there are various opinions on the pros and cons of home transfusion because of safety concerns. We hence aimed to elucidate the safety and availability of home transfusion in Japan, which has not been clarified to date. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinics throughout Japan that provide home care and have experience in performing blood transfusions were surveyed. The analysis period was February to December 2019. Basic information about the clinics, their collaboration system with core hospitals, storage method of red blood cells (RBCs) and the system for the management of patient information regarding transfusion reactions were investigated. RESULTS Detailed information was obtained regarding the implementation of home transfusions by 51 clinics. The proportion of home care clinics performing home transfusions was 17.6%, and they were more frequently performed in urban regions. Approximately half of the clinics collaborated with a core hospital for emergency responses to transfusion reactions. At 84% of the clinics, RBC units were stored in refrigerators that were not exclusively allocated to blood storage. Nurses and family members were involved as patient attendants in 83% and 77% of the home transfusions, respectively. No serious transfusion reactions were reported among the 150 patients in 2019, nor the 623 patients up to 2018. CONCLUSION From data on its availability and safety, home transfusions are considered to be in the developing phase in Japan. Increased cooperation between hospitals and clinics is crucial towards improving the home transfusion system in Japan in the future.
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- Asashi Tanaka
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine and Department of Transfusion Medicine, Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- TOTUS Home Care Clinic, Hemato-Homecare Network, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nishiosu Ito Internal Medicine and Department of Hematology, Hemato-Homecare Network, Aichi, Japan
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- Donated Blood Distribution Foundation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Blood Transfusion, Toho University Omori Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, School of Medical Technology, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Laboratory, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Transfusion and Cell Therapy Unit, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Division of Transfusion Medicine and Cell Transplantation, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, The Jikei University Daisan Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Blood Service Headquarters, Japanese Red Cross Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Blood Service Headquarters, Japanese Red Cross Society, Tokyo, Japan
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García D, Aguilera A, Antolín F, Arroyo JL, Lozano M, Sanroma P, Romón I. Home transfusion: three decades of practice at a tertiary care hospital. Transfusion 2018; 58:2309-2319. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.14816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Dora García
- Department of Hospital at Home; Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital; Santander Spain
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- Department of Hospital at Home; Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital; Santander Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health; Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital; Santander Spain
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- Blood and Tissue Bank of Cantabria; Santa Cruz Hospital; Liencres Spain
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- Department of Hemotherapy and Hemostasis; University Clinic Hospital, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona; Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Hospital at Home; Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital; Santander Spain
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- Blood Transfusion Department; Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, IDIVAL; Santander Spain
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van Gammeren A, Haneveer M. A nationwide survey on out-of-hospital transfusions in the Netherlands. Transfus Med 2017; 27:218-221. [DOI: 10.1111/tme.12403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A.J. van Gammeren
- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Hematology; Amphia Hospital; Breda the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Hematology; Amphia Hospital; Breda the Netherlands
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Havet N, Morelle M, Remonnay R, Carrere MO. Cancer patients' willingness to pay for blood transfusions at home: results from a contingent valuation study in a French cancer network. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2012; 13:289-300. [PMID: 21660563 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-011-0328-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 05/25/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Abstract
Home blood transfusion may be an interesting alternative to hospital transfusion, especially when given with curative or palliative intent or for terminal care in advanced-stage cancer patients. However, there is limited information about patients' attitude toward this type of care. The purpose of this study was to measure French cancer patients' willingness to pay (WTP) for home blood transfusion and to analyze determinants of their choice. A contingent valuation survey was administered to 139 patients receiving transfusions in the framework of a regional home care network or in the hospital outpatient department. Participation was high (90%). Most patients (65%) had received home care, including 43% blood transfusions. Just under half of the patients gave a zero WTP, among which we identified 8 protest bidders. The median WTP for home blood transfusion was 26.5 <euro> per patient. In multivariate analysis, long home-hospital distance, poor quality of life, and previous experience of home care were identified as important factors in determining how much more patients would be willing to pay for transfusion at home. These results demonstrate the benefits of developing domiciliary services to improve patient well-being, notably for the weakest among them. The significant impact of previous home care experience on WTP is probably related to the strong involvement of physicians from the blood center and to their active contribution to a high-level homecare network. Some of our findings could be useful for policy decision-making regarding home care.
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- Nathalie Havet
- GATE Lyon-Saint Etienne, University of Lyon, 93 chemin des Mouilles, 69 130 Ecully, France.
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