A Blockchain-Based Blood Donation System: Enhancing Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability in Healthcare
Journal Title: Healthcraft Frontiers - Year 2024, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
The increasing global population has led to a corresponding rise in the demand for blood in healthcare settings, necessitating the development of efficient and transparent blood management systems. The process of blood donation and transfusion is critical to public health and patient well-being, requiring robust systems to ensure safety, reliability, and traceability. This study proposes a blockchain-based blood donation system designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and privacy in both the donation and transfusion processes. Blockchain technology, with its inherent capabilities for secure and decentralized record-keeping, offers a solution to the challenges of maintaining confidentiality, particularly in relation to the sensitive personal information of both donors and recipients. The adoption of blockchain also facilitates a more sustainable approach to blood donation management, promoting the optimization of resources and reduction of waste, which contributes to environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector. The integration of blockchain within blood donation processes is expected to not only improve operational transparency but also support the broader goals of sustainability by reducing carbon footprints associated with resource management and logistics. This study outlines the design of such a system, highlighting its potential benefits in terms of improving system reliability, protecting sensitive data, and enhancing the sustainability of healthcare operations.
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Arzu Sevinç, Fatih Özyurt
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