Vaccination process of immunocompromised patients in the Netherlands: Current challenges and potential solutions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Immunocompromised patients (ICP) have an increased risk for infectious diseases. Vaccines could help reduce this risk. However, ICP do not always receive or are reimbursed for the specific vaccinations on which they are dependent in the Netherlands. This research aims to gain insights into the current challenges in the vaccination process of ICP in the Netherlands. Moreover, it aims to explore potential solutions for these challenges and the ideal vaccination process.

Methods

Twelve semi-structured interviews with relevant stakeholders were conducted. Partly based on the challenges found by the Council for Health and Society (RVS) and the Dutch National Health Care Institute (ZIN) an interview guide was developed.

Results

Several newly emerged challenges

SUBMITTER: de Laat CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10336781 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature