How do we achieve blinding in modern electronic and paper medical records during the conduct of transfusion trials?
Sean SantosAkash GuptaAlan TinmouthAmir L ButtBrian BerryCharles MusukaChristine M Cserti-GazdewichElaine LeungJennifer DuncanJohnathan MackMatthew T S YanMohammad BahmanyarNadine ShehataOksana Prokopchuk-GaukRodrigo OnellSusan NahirniakThomas CovelloYulia LinZiad SolhJeannie CallumAndrew W ShihPublished in: Transfusion (2024)
LIS and EMR combinations varied across sites, so it was not possible to determine combination-specific solutions. The study was able to highlight solutions that may be emphasized in future iterations of LIS and EMR software as well as procedural changes that may minimize the risk of unblinding.