Exploring the Blood Donation Problem in the U.S. and the Use of Emergent and Disruptive Technologies to Attract New Donors
Disciplines
Systems Engineering
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The continued development of emerging and disruptive technologies, such as ubiquitous computing smartphones, social media, blood mobile apps, virtual reality, blockchain technology, neural networks, and artificial intelligence affords alternative approaches in attracting new blood donors versus traditional means. Virtual reality headsets can enhance the blood donation experience by alleviating fear and encouraging future donations through interactive, one-handed games. Mobile applications can facilitate donor engagement by providing real-time information on nearby donation centers, sending reminders to donate, and offering educational resources. Additionally, blockchain technology presents an opportunity to improve transparency in the donation process by enabling real-time tracking of blood supply distribution and usage, fostering greater trust between donors and collection agencies. These technologies could be used to address various barriers currently preventing new potential donors from their first donation.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
SPCEET - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Robert Keyser
Exploring the Blood Donation Problem in the U.S. and the Use of Emergent and Disruptive Technologies to Attract New Donors
The continued development of emerging and disruptive technologies, such as ubiquitous computing smartphones, social media, blood mobile apps, virtual reality, blockchain technology, neural networks, and artificial intelligence affords alternative approaches in attracting new blood donors versus traditional means. Virtual reality headsets can enhance the blood donation experience by alleviating fear and encouraging future donations through interactive, one-handed games. Mobile applications can facilitate donor engagement by providing real-time information on nearby donation centers, sending reminders to donate, and offering educational resources. Additionally, blockchain technology presents an opportunity to improve transparency in the donation process by enabling real-time tracking of blood supply distribution and usage, fostering greater trust between donors and collection agencies. These technologies could be used to address various barriers currently preventing new potential donors from their first donation.