The report is available in English with a Dutch summary - KCE
The report is available in English with a Dutch summary - KCE
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24 Plasma <strong>KCE</strong> Reports 120<br />
Figure 2: Demographic prospects <strong>in</strong> Germany 2006-2031 (Age d<strong>is</strong>tribution)<br />
Source: German Federal Stat<strong>is</strong>tical Office<br />
Divergence between these both trends has been clearly highlighted by Robert Koch<br />
Institute as an age<strong>in</strong>g population means an <strong>in</strong>crease of potential recipients. On the long<br />
term, it could ra<strong>is</strong>e major problems <strong>in</strong> terms of supply/demand. In order to prevent<br />
shortfalls <strong>in</strong> plasma supply, it <strong>is</strong> clear that the number of donors should be ra<strong>is</strong>ed over<br />
the whole population of potential donors (ie 18-68). Emphas<strong>is</strong> should also be laid on<br />
retention of donors. Private centres and <strong>in</strong>dustry-driven centres will face major<br />
difficulties unless they recruit a much large number of donors <strong>in</strong> higher age groups<br />
(above 35) than they do today.<br />
Further <strong>in</strong>formation on donation campaign and demographic <strong>is</strong>sues <strong>in</strong> Appendix<br />
“Germany”<br />
Key po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
• Maxim<strong>is</strong>ation of <strong>in</strong>dividual donation volume <strong>is</strong> one of the key <strong>is</strong>sues of<br />
ongo<strong>in</strong>g studies <strong>in</strong> Germany.<br />
• Consider<strong>in</strong>g plasma delivered for fractionation, plasmapheres<strong>is</strong> plays an<br />
important role, and <strong>is</strong> largely performed by private centres.<br />
• Plasma donors’ profile <strong>is</strong> quite specific: younger, more-educated, less<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> professional life, and less often married.<br />
• “Real World” communication campaigns and practical follow-up of donors<br />
<strong>with</strong> modern techniques are of key importance to improve retention of<br />
donors. Interface <strong>with</strong> the education system <strong>is</strong> also of paramount<br />
importance.<br />
• Great attention <strong>is</strong> paid to the demographic dimension to adjust recruitment<br />
and retention policy accord<strong>in</strong>gly.