Variations in Influenza Vaccination by Clinic Appointment Time and an Active Choice Intervention in the Electronic Health Record to Increase Influenza Vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Influenza vaccination rates in the United States are suboptimal near 40%, but little is known about variations in care based on clinic appointment time.

Objectives

To compare differences in influenza vaccination rates by clinic appointment time and to evaluate the association of an active choice intervention in the electronic health record with changes in vaccination rates.

Design, setting, and participants

Retrospective, quality improvement study of 11 primary care practices at the University of Pennsylvania Health System from September 1, 2014, to March 31, 2017. Participants included adults eligible for influenza vaccination. Data analysis was conducted from October 20, 2017, to March 9, 2018.

Interventions

During the 2016 to 2017 influenza season

SUBMITTER: Kim RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6324515 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature