A new approach to improving healthcare personnel influenza immunization programs: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare personnel influenza immunization rates remain sub-optimal. Following multiple studies and expert consultations, the "Successful Influenza Immunization Programs for Healthcare Personnel: A Guide for Program Planners" was produced. This trial assessed the impact of the Guide with facilitation in improving healthcare personnel influenza immunization rates in Canadian healthcare organizations.

Methods

A sample of 26 healthcare organizations across six Canadian provinces (ON, MB, NS, BC, SK, NL) was randomized to Intervention (n=13) or Control groups (n=13). Baseline influenza immunization rates were obtained for 2008-2009; the study groups were followed over two subsequent influenza seasons. The Intervention group received the Guide, facilitation support th

SUBMITTER: Chambers LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4363667 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature