Effectiveness of an intervention to overcome influenza vaccine hesitancy in specialty clinic patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals on immunosuppressive therapies experience greater morbidity and mortality due to vaccine-preventable illnesses, but there are low rates of adherence to immunization guidelines within this population.

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of clinician-led education, patient-centered dialogue, and immediately available immunization on influenza vaccination uptake in patients taking immunosuppressive therapies.

Method

We used a controlled before-and-after quasi-experimental design to evaluate our quality improvement intervention occurring from September 2019 to March 2020, with follow-up through July 2020. The study included 2 dermatology practices wherein nursing staff offered influenza vaccination during patient rooming (standard care). Within

SUBMITTER: Webb NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9333474 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature