Population-based versus practice-based recall for childhood immunizations: a randomized controlled comparative effectiveness trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We compared the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of population-based recall (Pop-recall) versus practice-based recall (PCP-recall) at increasing immunizations among preschool children.

Methods

This cluster-randomized trial involved children aged 19 to 35 months needing immunizations in 8 rural and 6 urban Colorado counties. In Pop-recall counties, recall was conducted centrally using the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). In PCP-recall counties, practices were invited to attend webinar training using CIIS and offered financial support for mailings. The percentage of up-to-date (UTD) and vaccine documentation were compared 6 months after recall. A mixed-effects model assessed the association between intervention and whether a child became UTD.

SUBMITTER: Kempe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3619016 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature