Blood collection kit and blood collection support method

Abstract

To provide technology to assist patients in quickly collecting a sufficient amount of blood when performing blood collection themselves. [Solution] A blood collection kit is provided for blood collection performed by patient 10. The blood collection kit includes an attached document 31. The attached document 31 includes instructions to assist in blood collection. The instructions to assist in blood collection include information to facilitate the massage of the hand on which the puncture is performed, the compression of the hand on which the puncture is performed, the puncture action, squeezing of blood at the puncture site, and blood collection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to assisting a patient in collecting their own blood sample.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, a service has been provided where patients can collect their own blood samples at home for blood tests, mail them to a testing facility, have the tests they desire performed at the testing facility, and receive feedback on the test results. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-15713 (Patent Document 1) describes a blood test kit for mailing a self-collected small amount of blood, including a diluent for diluting the blood sample, a separation means for recovering plasma components, and a container for containing the plasma components.

[0003] International Publication No. 2019 / 188908 (Patent Document 2) describes a method for determining whether a subject using a sample test kit is reliably performing a sample acquisition operation in order to perform high-precision analysis of self-collected blood.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-90466 (Patent Document 3) describes a health examination system that enables a user to purchase a test kit can at a vending machine, collect blood or the like, mail the collected blood to a testing center, and obtain test results using a network.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-157332 (Patent Document 4) describes a remote testing method in which a patient's own sample is mailed to a testing facility and the patient can obtain the test results via the Internet.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0007] However, when a patient pricks their own hand or finger with a blood collection needle and draws blood from a capillary, it is not easy to collect a sufficient amount of blood. The required amount of blood varies depending on the test item, and even within the same test, some tests are measured using whole blood, others plasma, and still others serum. In order to perform multiple high-accuracy blood tests, at least 200 μL of blood is generally required. Furthermore, considering the need for re-measurement in case of abnormal values, it is better to send a larger amount of blood to the testing facility. Also, considering blood coagulation, it is preferable to perform blood collection as quickly as possible.

[0008] Therefore, there is a need for technology to support the rapid collection of a sufficient amount of blood when patients perform blood sampling themselves.

[0009] This invention was conceived in view of the circumstances described herein, and its purpose is to provide a technology to support the rapid collection of a sufficient amount of blood when a patient performs blood collection themselves. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] A blood collection kit according to a certain aspect of this disclosure is a blood collection kit for patient blood collection, comprising a lancet, a blood collection device, and accompanying documentation, the accompanying documentation including instructions for assisting blood collection, the instructions for assisting blood collection including information to facilitate massaging the hand on which the puncture is performed, compressing the hand on which the puncture is performed, puncturing, squeezing blood from the puncture site, and blood collection.

[0011] A blood collection assistance method according to certain aspects of this disclosure is a method for assisting a patient in collecting blood, which includes prompting the patient to massage the hand on which the puncture is performed, prompting the patient to perform a compression motion on the hand on which the puncture is performed, prompting the patient to perform a puncture motion, prompting the patient to squeeze out blood at the puncture site, and prompting the patient to collect blood. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] In accordance with certain aspects of this disclosure, the patient is provided with assistance in promptly collecting a sufficient amount of blood. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] There is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation in which blood sampling is performed. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the blood collection kit 30. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the description in Attachment 31. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the flow of events on the patient's side during a medical examination, including blood sampling. [Figure 5] This diagram shows the flow of the blood collection procedure in Step S18. [Figure 6] This diagram shows an example of the workflow for staff 20 during an examination that includes blood sampling. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of how the amount of blood collected can differ depending on the conditions. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of how the time required for blood collection can vary depending on different conditions. [Figure 9] This figure shows other examples of differences in the time required for blood collection due to different conditions. [Figure 10] This figure shows yet another example of how the time required for blood collection can vary depending on different conditions. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will not be repeated.

[0015] [Situation where blood collection is performed] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a situation where blood collection is performed. In FIG. 1, patient 10 is shown. Patient 10 performs his / her own blood collection. Note that patient 10 goes to a facility where blood collection is performed (for example, a pharmacy, convenience store, store, etc.) and performs blood collection at the facility. In the following description, "pharmacy" is adopted as merely an example of the facility where blood collection is performed.

[0016] Patient 10 uses a blood collection kit (blood collection kit 30, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 2) for blood collection. The blood collection kit includes an attached document 31 having a description for assisting blood collection. Patient 10 performs blood collection while referring to the description in the attached document 31 and / or the information indicated by the description. Each of the description and the information constitutes information for assisting blood collection. By performing blood collection while receiving assistance, patient 10 can perform blood collection in an appropriate manner, and thereby can easily collect a sufficient amount of blood in blood collection.

[0017] A staff member 20 is arranged in the above facility. The staff member 20 is, for example, a doctor, pharmacist, MR (medical information staff), registered seller, doctor, clinical laboratory technician, dietitian, nurse and / or a sales employee of the blood collection kit 30, and can also be present during the blood collection of patient 10. The staff member 20 can provide assistance corresponding to the description in the attached document 31 and / or the information indicated by the description when performing the blood collection of patient 10.

[0018] [Blood collection kit] Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of a blood collection kit 30. The blood collection kit 30 includes an attached document 31, a lancet 33, a blood collection device 32, a disinfectant wipe 34, a blood collection support tape 35, a bandage 36, and a blood collection tube 37. In the blood collection kit 30, the attached document 31, the lancet 33, the blood collection device 32, the disinfectant wipe 34, the blood collection support tape 35, the bandage 36, and the blood collection tube 37 may be housed in a case (for example, made of vinyl). A small knife may also be included in case blood collection is insufficient with the lancet. A blood collection container for mailing the collected blood may also be included.

[0019] In the blood collection kit 30, the number of each element (attachment 31, lancet 32, blood collection device 33, disinfectant wipe 34, blood collection support tape 35, adhesive bandage 36, or blood collection tube 37) may be one or more, and the number of all elements does not have to be the same. For example, the blood collection kit 30 may consist of a combination of one attachment 31 and two or more sets of other elements (lancet 32, blood collection device 33, disinfectant wipe 34, blood collection support tape 35, adhesive bandage 36, and blood collection tube 37). That is, the blood collection kit 30 may include one attachment 31 and multiple sets of other elements (lancet 32, blood collection device 33, disinfectant wipe 34, blood collection support tape 35, adhesive bandage 36, and blood collection tube 37).

[0020] The lancet 33 is not limited to those used for puncture, but may be a 21-gauge, 25-gauge, 28-gauge, or 30-gauge needle. More preferably, a 25-gauge or 21-gauge needle is preferred, and even more preferably, a 25-gauge needle. For example, the Nipro LS Lancet 25G manufactured by Nipro Corporation may be used.

[0021] The blood collection device 32 is a device for collecting blood from a puncture site, such as a capillary or dropper. The blood collection device 32 may be capable of measuring the desired amount of blood simultaneously with aspiration. It may also be usable as a storage container or a storage and mailing container after blood collection. It may be a Minivette blood collection tube from Sarsstat.

[0022] The disinfectant sheet 34 is not particularly limited and can be any material used to disinfect the puncture site. For example, it may be a sticky note cloth, gauze, cotton, etc. of a predetermined size containing an appropriate amount of ethanol, isopropanol, hypochlorous acid, or iodine. For example, it may be NiproClean (70% isopropanol-containing sticky note cloth, 70mm x 35mm) manufactured by Nipro Corporation.

[0023] The blood collection support tape 35 is a tape with a predetermined shape of hole cut out, and is used to create a barrier around the puncture site to prevent the squeezed blood from flowing out of the fingertip. It is positioned to surround the puncture site, and the material of the blood collection support tape 35 is a water-repellent material such as polyurethane nonwoven fabric, and adhesive is attached to one side so that it adheres to the skin. The hole cut out of the blood collection support tape has a diameter of 2 mm to 8 mm, and is particularly preferably 5 mm to 6 mm. The thickness of the blood collection support tape is 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, and is particularly preferably 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm.

[0024] The adhesive bandage 36 can be any bandage that covers and protects the puncture site after it has been punctured. For example, it can be a nonwoven fabric tape with adhesive attached, such as the Nipro Enpad manufactured by Nipro Corporation, which has a layer of absorbent cotton nonwoven fabric smaller than the tape portion laminated on top of it, or an adhesive bandage (for example, an adhesive bandage manufactured by Ribatape Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) can also be used.

[0025] The blood collection tube 37 is not limited in type, as long as it is used to contain the collected blood. For example, the blood collection tube 37 may be a NeoVit® manufactured by Nipro Corporation. If the blood collection device 33 is composed of blood collection tubes, the blood collection tube 37 does not need to be included in the kit.

[0026] Attachment 31 may be included in the box that packages the blood collection kit 30, or it may be provided by scanning the QR code (registered trademark) printed on the box. Furthermore, it may be managed separately from the blood collection kit 30 and provided attached to the blood collection kit 30 at the blood collection facility when the blood collection kit 30 is sold.

[0027] The blood collection kit 30 may further include a stand for stably holding the blood collection device at a certain angle, antiseptic swabs, adhesive bandages, blood collection support tape, and / or a blood storage container.

[0028] [Attached documents] Figure 3 shows an example of the description in Attachment 31. The description in Attachment 31 includes parts 3101 to 3112.

[0029] Section 3101 includes the message "Please review the blood collection procedure," prompting the user to review the blood collection procedure.

[0030] Attachment 31 further includes link 3121. Link 3121 is, for example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and / or QR code that identifies content describing the blood collection procedure (e.g., the content of each of the two or more actions that patient 10 is required to perform during blood collection, and the order in which these two or more actions are performed). Patient 10 receives assistance with blood collection by accessing and reviewing the content corresponding to link 3121. In one implementation example, patient 10 uses a mobile device (e.g., a smartphone) to access the content identified by link 3121. The content may be an article such as a web page, a video, or audio. The content may also be stored on a recording medium, separate from the linked destination, so that it can be played on a video device such as a DVD or Blu-ray player in the pharmacy.

[0031] Link 3121 is located next to section 3101. The content identified by link 3121 is the content related to section 3101, namely the content describing the blood collection procedure. Attachment 31 may include, in addition to or instead of link 3121, the article itself describing the blood collection procedure.

[0032] Section 3102 includes the message "Massage the hand from which blood will be drawn," prompting the user to massage the hand from which blood will be drawn (the hand being pricked).

[0033] Part 3103 includes the message “Let’s practice squeezing blood,” and encourages practice squeezing blood at the blood collection site (for example, the ring finger of the right or left hand). “Squeezing blood” is the act of compressing the punctured finger to draw blood from the puncture site. Part 3103 may include a specific description of the squeezing action (for example, “Pinch the palm of the punctured hand with the thumb and middle finger of the hand opposite to the punctured hand, and move while pressing toward the fingertip. Press down with the first joint of the punctured finger. While pressing with the first joint, compress the puncture site with the side of the punctured finger and the adjacent fingers.”)

[0034] Attachment 31 further includes link 3122, which is, for example, a URL and / or a QR code. Patient 10 receives assistance with blood collection by accessing and reviewing the content corresponding to link 3122. Link 3122 is located next to section 3102. The content identified by link 3122 is content related to section 3102, namely, content representing instructions for massaging the hand to be punctured. In addition to link 3122, or instead of link 3122, Attachment 31 may also include an article itself that represents instructions for massaging the hand to be punctured. The massage method may also be explained in video format, and such video may be available at the facility separately from the linked site.

[0035] The content identified by link 3122 may include information describing specific steps for hand massage. For example, the massage steps included in the content may include the following steps. Note that the order of the steps is not limited to the order described, and is not limited to the described content as long as the effect obtained is the same. The pressure may be intermittent or continuous, but intermittent is more preferable.

[0036] • Hold the fingers of the hand from which blood will be drawn (excluding the thumb) bent outwards with the other hand for a first time (for example, 10 seconds). • Pinch both sides of the fingernail of each finger on the hand from which blood will be drawn with, for example, the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand, and apply pressure for a third time (for example, 3 seconds). • Pinch the center of the palm of the hand from which blood will be drawn using, for example, the thumb and the other fingers of the opposite hand, and apply pressure for a second time (for example, 10 seconds). • Pinch the space between the thumb and index finger of the hand you are psyching with, for example, the thumb and index finger of the other hand and press for a fourth time (for example, 10 seconds). • With your hands clasped together, clench your fists and stimulate the space between each finger for a fifth time (for example, 10 seconds). Part 3104 includes the message "Please wipe the site where the blood collection needle will be inserted with an antiseptic wipe," prompting disinfection of the site where the blood collection needle will be inserted (the site where the blood is collected and the puncture using the lancet 32 ​​is performed, for example, the ring finger of the right or left hand).

[0037] The blood collection site may be the palm or finger, with the fingertip being particularly preferred, and the area beyond the first joint of the finger being especially preferred.

[0038] Section 3105 includes the message "Please apply the blood collection support tape to the site where the blood collection needle will be inserted," prompting the application of the blood collection support tape to the site where the blood collection needle will be inserted.

[0039] Section 3106 includes the message "Grab all fingers except the thumb of the hand from which blood will be drawn with your other hand and apply pressure for about 15 seconds," prompting the user to apply pressure (compression action) to the hand from which the puncture will be performed by gripping areas other than the puncture site (thumb) (the fingers other than the thumb and the palm).

[0040] Section 3107 includes the message "Please position the injection site below the heart," prompting the user to position the injection site below the heart.

[0041] Section 3108 contains the message "Please insert the blood collection needle," prompting the user to insert the lancet 33. Place the finger on a horizontal surface such as a table, and place the lancet perpendicularly to the finger from above. If using blood collection tape, align the tip of the lancet with the hole in the blood collection tape.

[0042] Section 3109 includes the message "Perform blood squeezing," prompting the user to perform blood squeezing at the puncture site.

[0043] Part 3110 contains the message "Please collect blood using the blood collection device," prompting the blood collection device 32 to collect blood. In this process, the squeezed blood is brought close to the tip of the blood collection device, and collection is performed when the blood collection device comes into contact with the blood.

[0044] Section 3111 includes the message "※If the amount of blood collected is insufficient, please repeat the squeezing and blood collection process.", prompting the user to repeat the squeezing and blood collection process at the collection site if the amount of blood collected is insufficient.

[0045] Part 3112 includes the message "Once blood collection is complete, please submit the blood collection device to the staff," and prompts the user to transfer the blood from the blood collection device 32 to the blood collection tube 37 and submit the blood collection tube 37 to the staff 20 once blood collection is complete.

[0046] In the example in Figure 3, each message in sections 3101 to 3112 prompts the respective action described above.

[0047] [Patient's perspective] Figure 4 shows an example of the flow on the patient 10 side during an examination, including blood sampling. The flow on the patient 10 side during the examination will be explained with reference to Figure 4.

[0048] In step S10, patient 10 makes an appointment for a blood test at the pharmacy. To make the appointment, patient 10 may go to the pharmacy in person, or they may access the pharmacy's website and register their appointment information online.

[0049] In step S12, patient 10 goes to the pharmacy at the scheduled time. In step S14, patient 10 receives a blood collection kit 30 at the pharmacy. Before receiving the blood collection kit 30, patient 10 may receive an explanation from staff 20 regarding the significance of the test and sign a consent form regarding the test. In other words, patient 10 may be provided with the blood collection kit 30 after signing the consent form.

[0050] In step S16, patient 10 looks at attached document 31. In step S18, patient 10 performs the blood sampling procedure.

[0051] Figure 5 shows the flow of the blood collection procedure in step S18. The flow of the blood collection procedure will be explained with reference to Figure 5.

[0052] In step S1800, patient 10 confirms the blood collection procedure according to the message in section 3101. In step S1800, patient 10 may also confirm the content identified by link 3121.

[0053] In step S1802, patient 10 performs a hand massage to draw blood, following the message in part 3102. In step S1802, patient 10 may also review the content identified by link 3122.

[0054] In step S1804, patient 10 performs the blood squeezing exercise according to the message in section 3103.

[0055] In step S1806, patient 10 wipes the puncture site with an antiseptic wipe, following the message in section 3104.

[0056] In step S1808, patient 10 applies the support tape to the puncture site, following the message in section 3105. The support tape may be applied after the disinfected puncture site has dried.

[0057] In step S1810, patient 10 compresses the hand to be punctured, following the message in part 3106.

[0058] In step S1812, patient 10 positions the puncture site below the heart, following the message in section 3107.

[0059] In step S1814, patient 10 inserts the blood collection needle (lancet 33) into the puncture site, following the message in section 3108.

[0060] In step S1816, patient 10 performs blood squeezing at the puncture site, following the message in section 3109.

[0061] In step S1818, patient 10 collects blood using the blood collection device 32, following the message in section 3110. When collecting blood with the blood collection device 32, patient 10 may fix the blood collection device 32 horizontally to the workbench with a given component and bring the blood close to the tip of the fixed blood collection device 32. The component for fixing the blood collection device 32 may be provided to patient 10 by staff 20 or may be included in the blood collection kit beforehand.

[0062] In step S1820, patient 10 submits the blood collection tube 37 to staff 20, following the message in part 3112.

[0063] Furthermore, after collecting blood in step S1818, patient 10 may determine whether the amount of blood collected is sufficient, in accordance with the message in section 3111. If it is determined that the amount of blood collected is insufficient, patient 10 may, in accordance with the message in section 3111, squeeze out the blood from the collection site again in step S1816 and collect blood again in step S1818.

[0064] [Staff-side workflow] Figure 6 shows an example of the flow of events on the staff 20's side during an examination that includes blood sampling. As shown in Figure 6, staff 20 may assist patient 10 with blood sampling (blood sampling procedure). The flow of events on the staff 20's side will be explained below with reference to Figure 6.

[0065] In step S5000, staff member 20 prompts patient 10 to review the blood collection procedure. In step S5000, staff member 20 may also prompt patient 10 to review the content identified by link 3121.

[0066] In step S5002, staff member 20 prompts patient 10 to massage the hand from which blood will be drawn. In step S5002, staff member 20 may also prompt patient 10 to review the content identified by link 3122.

[0067] In step S5002, staff member 20 encourages patient 10 to practice squeezing out blood.

[0068] In step S5006, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to wipe the puncture site with an antiseptic wipe.

[0069] In step S5008, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to apply blood collection support tape to the puncture site.

[0070] In step S5010, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to apply pressure to the hand from which blood will be drawn.

[0071] In step S5012, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to position the puncture site below the heart.

[0072] In step S5014, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to insert the blood collection needle (lancet 33) into the puncture site.

[0073] In step S5016, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to squeeze out blood from the puncture site.

[0074] In step S5018, staff member 20 instructs patient 10 to collect blood using the blood collection device 32.

[0075] In step S5020, staff member 20 determines whether the amount of blood collected in the blood collection device 32 is sufficient for a blood test. If staff member 20 determines that the amount of blood collected is sufficient (YES in step S5020), in step S5022, staff member 20 prompts patient 10 to transfer the blood from the blood collection device 32 to the blood collection tube 37 and submit it to staff. On the other hand, if staff member 20 determines that the amount of blood collected is not sufficient (NO in step S5020), the process returns to step S5016. Thus, staff member 20 prompts patient 10 to squeeze out (step S5016) and collect (step S5018) blood until the amount of blood collected is sufficient.

[0076] [Support provided through attached documents] As explained primarily with reference to Figure 3, attached document 31 provides patient 10 with information to assist with blood collection. Also, as explained primarily with reference to Figure 6, staff 20 provides patient 10 with assistance with blood collection.

[0077] Attachment 31 should include at least parts 3102, 3106, 3108, 3109, and 3110 as supporting information. Part 3108 is information to encourage puncture, and part 3110 is information to encourage blood collection. Puncture and blood collection are essential steps in blood collection. In addition to these, Attachment 31 should further include information to encourage massage of the puncturing hand (part 3102), compression of the puncturing hand (part 3106), and squeezing of blood from the puncture site (part 3109).

[0078] Figure 7 shows an example of the difference in blood volume due to different conditions. For each of the data numbers 1 to 10, Figure 7 includes the date the blood was collected, the patient's sex and age, the position in which the blood was collected (sitting), the results when hand massage was performed before puncture (with hand massage), and the results when hand massage was not performed before puncture (without hand massage). In the example in Figure 7, in the case of "no massage," the 15-second compression action was not performed. On the other hand, in the case of "massage," an additional 15-second compression action was performed during blood collection.

[0079] Furthermore, in both the "with massage" and "without massage" cases, blood collection assistance tape was applied to the finger to be punctured, but no practice in squeezing the blood was conducted.

[0080] The results include body temperature, puncture site, and blood volume. Body temperature represents the patient's temperature at the start of blood collection. Puncture site refers to the finger containing the puncture site. Blood volume represents the amount of blood collected in blood collection tube 37.

[0081] For example, for patient data number 1, the "puncture site" when "hand massage was performed" is the "right little finger," and the "puncture site" when "hand massage was not performed" is the "left little finger." This means that patient data number 1 had their right hand massaged before the puncture and blood collection were performed on the little finger of their right hand, and also had their left hand massaged before the puncture and blood collection were performed on the little finger of their left hand.

[0082] For data numbers 1, 3, 4, and 6, the amount of blood collected was greater when hand massage was performed than when hand massage was not. In other words, when the puncture and blood collection were performed on a finger of a massaged hand, the amount of blood collected was greater than when the puncture and blood collection were performed on a finger of an unmassaged hand.

[0083] For data numbers 2 and 7, there was no difference in the amount of blood drawn between "with hand massage" and "without hand massage."

[0084] For data numbers 5, 8, and 9, the amount of blood drawn increased in the "no hand massage" group compared to the "with hand massage" group.

[0085] As shown in the example in Figure 7, in more than half of the patients, the amount of blood drawn increased when hand massage was performed compared to when hand massage was not performed. This suggests that performing the puncture and blood collection on a massaged finger increases the amount of blood drawn.

[0086] Furthermore, if blood was not squeezed out from the puncture site, bleeding would stop immediately after the puncture, making blood collection impossible. Therefore, squeezing out blood from the puncture site also increases the amount of blood that can be collected.

[0087] Figure 8 shows an example of the difference in the time required for blood collection under different conditions. Figure 8 shows the results for six subjects in three different tests.

[0088] Test (1) represents blood collection from the little finger of the non-dominant hand, without pre-puncture hand massage or the use of blood collection aid tape.

[0089] Test (2) represents blood collection from the little finger of the dominant hand, with hand massage before puncture and without the use of blood collection aid tape.

[0090] Test (3) represents blood collection from the ring finger of the dominant hand, with pre-puncture hand massage and the use of blood collection support tape.

[0091] Figure 8 shows the time it took for the blood volume to reach 200 μL for each test. For example, for subject number E1 (a male in his 60s), the time it took for the blood volume to reach 200 μL in test (1) was 385 seconds.

[0092] Figure 8 also shows the mean and standard deviation (SD) for each trial. Note that in trial (3), subject number E5 gave up before completing the 200 μL blood draw. Therefore, the results for subject number E5 were not used in the calculation of the mean and standard deviation for trial (3).

[0093] Figure 9 shows another example of the difference in blood collection time due to different conditions. In Figure 9, the results of Test (1) and Test (2) are shown along with the p-value and whether or not there was a statistically significant difference. The p-value was calculated using the results (time required for blood collection) from both Test (1) and Test (2).

[0094] As shown in Figure 9, for 200 μL blood collection, the average time was 185.67 seconds with a standard deviation of 111.99 when no pre-puncture massage was performed. On the other hand, when pre-puncture massage was performed, the average time was 125.00 seconds with a standard deviation of 87.34. The p-value was 0.0041, which is below 0.05. Therefore, there is a significant difference in the time required for blood collection between cases with and without pre-puncture massage.

[0095] Therefore, massaging the hand to be punctured before the procedure shortens the time required for blood collection, thereby allowing for faster blood collection.

[0096] Figure 10 shows yet another example of the difference in blood collection time due to different conditions. In Figure 10, the results of Test (2) and Test (3) are shown along with the p-value and whether or not there was a statistically significant difference. The p-value was calculated using the results (time required for blood collection) from both Test (2) and Test (3).

[0097] As shown in Figure 10, for a 200 μL blood sample, the average time was 125.00 seconds and the deviation was 87.34 when the blood collection support tape was not used. On the other hand, when the blood collection support tape was used, the average time was 98.00 seconds and the deviation was 94.25. The p-value was 0.0343, which is below 0.05. Therefore, there is a significant difference in the time required for blood collection between the cases where the blood collection support tape was used and the cases where it was not.

[0098] Therefore, the use of blood collection support tape during blood collection shortens the time required for blood collection, thereby allowing for faster blood collection.

[0099] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of this disclosure is indicated by the claims rather than by the description of the embodiments above, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. Furthermore, each technology in the embodiments is intended to be practiced individually or, as far as possible, in combination with other technologies in the embodiments. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0100] 10 Patient, 20 Staff, 30 Blood collection kit, 31 Attached documents, 32 Blood collection device, 33 Lancet, 34 Disinfectant wipe, 35 Blood collection support tape, 36 Adhesive bandage, 37 Blood collection tube, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3106, 3107, 3108, 3109, 3110, 3111, 3112 Parts, 3121, 3122 Links.

Claims

1. A blood collection kit for patient blood collection, A puncture needle and Blood collection equipment, Attached documents, including, The aforementioned attached document includes instructions to assist with blood collection, The description for supporting the aforementioned blood collection is, Massage of the hand where the puncture will be performed. The compression action of the hand during which the puncture is performed, puncturing action, Squeezing out blood from the puncture site, and, Blood collection, A blood collection kit that includes information to encourage participation.

2. The blood collection kit according to claim 1, wherein the description for assisting blood collection further includes information prompting the application of auxiliary tape to the puncture site.

3. The aforementioned massage, The fingers of the hand being used for the puncture should be bent outward. Press both sides of the fingernails of each finger on the hand to be punctured. Press the center of the palm of the hand to be punctured. Press between the thumb and index finger of the hand to be used for the puncture, and, By clasping your hands together and clenching them, you can stimulate the spaces between your fingers. A blood collection kit according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising:

4. A method to assist in blood collection by a patient, The patient is encouraged to massage the hand on which the puncture will be performed. To prompt the patient to perform the compression motion of the hand on which the puncture is to be performed, To encourage the aforementioned patient to perform the puncture, The patient was instructed to squeeze out blood from the puncture site, and A method for assisting blood collection, including prompting the patient to provide blood.

5. The blood collection support method according to claim 4, further comprising prompting the application of auxiliary tape to the puncture site.

6. The aforementioned massage, The fingers of the hand being used for the puncture should be bent outward. Press both sides of the fingernails of each finger on the hand to be punctured. Press the center of the palm of the hand to be punctured. Press between the thumb and index finger of the hand to be used for the puncture, and, By clasping your hands together and clenching them, you can stimulate the spaces between your fingers. A blood collection support method according to claim 4 or claim 5, including the method described in claim 4 or 5.

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