Evaluation of the WHO global database on blood safety.

Udhayashankar KanagasabaiDejana SelenicMichelle S ChevalierBakary DrammehMichael QuallsRay W ShiraishiNaomi BockIrene BenechFatima D Mili

Published in: Vox sanguinis (2020)

The GDBS is a unique global activity that provides vital data on safety of blood transfusion services across countries and regions. However, aspects of the GDBS such as timeliness of reporting and improvement of WHO Member States national blood information systems could enhance its effectiveness and potential to serve as a global surveillance system for blood safety.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
primary care
adverse drug
emergency department
electronic health record
big data
health information
risk assessment
deep learning
human health