Effects of Ownership Text Message Wording and Reminders on Receipt of an Influenza Vaccination: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, many people fail to get vaccinated. Messages using behavioral science principles may increase vaccination rates.

Objective

To determine the effect on influenza vaccination rates of a text message telling patients that an influenza vaccine had been reserved for them.

Design, setting, and participants

As part of a larger influenza vaccine messaging megastudy, in this randomized clinical trial, 11 188 patients in 2 large health systems were assigned to receive a text message that stated "a flu shot has been reserved for you," a text message that stated "flu shots will be available," or no text message. Both messages included the option to reply yes (Y) or no (N) to indicate that the patient wanted to get

SUBMITTER: Buttenheim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8855238 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature