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Editor, Senior Moderator
Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2018 Dec 13. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1556076. [Epub ahead of print]
[h=1]A campaign aimed at increasing seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among post graduate medical residents in an Italian teaching hospital.[/h] Barbara A[SUP]1[/SUP], Mariani M[SUP]1[/SUP], De Waure C[SUP]2[/SUP], Anzelmo V[SUP]3[/SUP], Piccoli B[SUP]3,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP], Cambieri A[SUP]4[/SUP], Damiani G[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP], Ricciardi W[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4,[/SUP][SUP]5[/SUP], Laurenti P[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] We analysed the impact of several strategies aimed at increasing influenza immunisation rates among Medical Residents (MRs) of an Italian teaching Hospital. During the 2015-16 and 2016-17 influenza seasons we carried out several interventions: ambulatory doubling where vaccination was offered, ambulatory opening hour extension, email invitations, informative materials, forum theatre and vaccination campaign conference. In addition, during the 2016-17 the OSV was carried out: MRs who go to specific wards where they perform influenza immunisation counselling and eventually vaccinate the personnel. 99/1041 (9.5%) and 184/1013 (18.2%) MRs received the vaccine in 2015-16 and in 2016-17 respectively (p < 0.0001). Significant difference was found among three specialisation areas (medicine, surgery, "services"; p < 0.001) and among years of residency (p < 0.001). The highest coverage was found among Infectious Diseases, Paediatrics, Haematology and Hygiene MRs (80%, 67%, 52% and 52% respectively) in 2016-2017 season. The highest coverage increase was found among MRs in Pneumology and Geriatrics (566% and 268%, respectively). The coverage rate has increased even though important differences among specialties persist. The study shows a significant increase in immunisation rate among MRs after the implementation of these strategies.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Preventive healthcare; influenza vaccines; medical residents; proactive; teaching hospital
PMID: 30543134 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1556076
[h=1]A campaign aimed at increasing seasonal influenza vaccination coverage among post graduate medical residents in an Italian teaching hospital.[/h] Barbara A[SUP]1[/SUP], Mariani M[SUP]1[/SUP], De Waure C[SUP]2[/SUP], Anzelmo V[SUP]3[/SUP], Piccoli B[SUP]3,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP], Cambieri A[SUP]4[/SUP], Damiani G[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP], Ricciardi W[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4,[/SUP][SUP]5[/SUP], Laurenti P[SUP]1,[/SUP][SUP]4[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] We analysed the impact of several strategies aimed at increasing influenza immunisation rates among Medical Residents (MRs) of an Italian teaching Hospital. During the 2015-16 and 2016-17 influenza seasons we carried out several interventions: ambulatory doubling where vaccination was offered, ambulatory opening hour extension, email invitations, informative materials, forum theatre and vaccination campaign conference. In addition, during the 2016-17 the OSV was carried out: MRs who go to specific wards where they perform influenza immunisation counselling and eventually vaccinate the personnel. 99/1041 (9.5%) and 184/1013 (18.2%) MRs received the vaccine in 2015-16 and in 2016-17 respectively (p < 0.0001). Significant difference was found among three specialisation areas (medicine, surgery, "services"; p < 0.001) and among years of residency (p < 0.001). The highest coverage was found among Infectious Diseases, Paediatrics, Haematology and Hygiene MRs (80%, 67%, 52% and 52% respectively) in 2016-2017 season. The highest coverage increase was found among MRs in Pneumology and Geriatrics (566% and 268%, respectively). The coverage rate has increased even though important differences among specialties persist. The study shows a significant increase in immunisation rate among MRs after the implementation of these strategies.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Preventive healthcare; influenza vaccines; medical residents; proactive; teaching hospital
PMID: 30543134 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1556076