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EM/ProfLouise Ryan

Visiting Fellow

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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  • Visiting Fellow
    School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  • 95142275 (Work)
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IMPACT & KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

  • IMPACT STORY
    Statistical science to support evidence-based decision making – a trial of vein visualisation technology for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service
    1 Jan 2015 - 1 Aug 2018
    Lead contributors for this impact or knowledge exchange:
    • Ryan L,
    • Wright S
    UTS statisticians have helped the publicly funded Australian Red Cross Blood Service analyse the impact of vein visualisation technology (VVT) on donation success and collection experience for blood donors. Their robust design of a randomised control trial and expert statistical analysis of the results confirmed that VVT does NOT improve the donation experience nor lead to better blood collection. As a result, the Red Cross Blood Service deferred investment in the technology for its 91 collection centres around Australia, saving the organisation and the taxpayer $364,000 in procurement costs, and up to $182,000 a year in ongoing training and maintenance.