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Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2016 Dec 10. doi: 10.1111/irv.12441. [Epub ahead of print]
[h=1]Nurses' Attitudes towards Enforced Measures to Increase Influenza Vaccination: a Qualitative Study.[/h] Pless A[SUP]1[/SUP], Shaw D[SUP]1[/SUP], McLennan S[SUP]2[/SUP], Elger B[SUP]1[/SUP].
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[h=3]Abstract[/h] [h=4]BACKGROUND:[/h] Despite studies demonstrating that the annual influenza vaccination of healthcare workers reduces morbidity and mortality among vulnerable patients, vaccination rates remain very low, particularly in nursing staff. Educational programs have failed to improve rates, which has led to a diverse range of enforced approaches being advocated and implemented.
[h=4]OBJECTIVES:[/h] To examine the attitudes of non-vaccinated nursing staff towards various enforced measures aimed at increasing rates of influenza vaccination.
[h=4]METHODS:[/h] Semi-structured qualitative interviews with a purposive sample of 18 non-vaccinated nurses, working in units with high-risk patients at two hospitals in Switzerland. Analysis of interviews was done using conventional content analysis.
[h=4]RESULTS:[/h] Nurses were critical of enforced measures. However, measures that include an element of choice were perceived as more acceptable. Declination forms and mandatory vaccinations as part of the employment requirements were found to be the most accepted measures.
[h=4]CONCLUSION:[/h] The perception of choice is crucial to the acceptance of a measure. Respect for choice and autonomy has a positive effect on behavioural change. Mandatory influenza vaccination as a condition of new (and perhaps ongoing) employment could be a feasible, effective and ethical measure to increase vaccination rates among nurses who oppose vaccination. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Enforced Measures; Healthcare Workers; Influenza; Nosocomial Infection; Qualitative Research; Vaccination
PMID: 27943585 DOI: 10.1111/irv.12441
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[h=1]Nurses' Attitudes towards Enforced Measures to Increase Influenza Vaccination: a Qualitative Study.[/h] Pless A[SUP]1[/SUP], Shaw D[SUP]1[/SUP], McLennan S[SUP]2[/SUP], Elger B[SUP]1[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] [h=4]BACKGROUND:[/h] Despite studies demonstrating that the annual influenza vaccination of healthcare workers reduces morbidity and mortality among vulnerable patients, vaccination rates remain very low, particularly in nursing staff. Educational programs have failed to improve rates, which has led to a diverse range of enforced approaches being advocated and implemented.
[h=4]OBJECTIVES:[/h] To examine the attitudes of non-vaccinated nursing staff towards various enforced measures aimed at increasing rates of influenza vaccination.
[h=4]METHODS:[/h] Semi-structured qualitative interviews with a purposive sample of 18 non-vaccinated nurses, working in units with high-risk patients at two hospitals in Switzerland. Analysis of interviews was done using conventional content analysis.
[h=4]RESULTS:[/h] Nurses were critical of enforced measures. However, measures that include an element of choice were perceived as more acceptable. Declination forms and mandatory vaccinations as part of the employment requirements were found to be the most accepted measures.
[h=4]CONCLUSION:[/h] The perception of choice is crucial to the acceptance of a measure. Respect for choice and autonomy has a positive effect on behavioural change. Mandatory influenza vaccination as a condition of new (and perhaps ongoing) employment could be a feasible, effective and ethical measure to increase vaccination rates among nurses who oppose vaccination. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Enforced Measures; Healthcare Workers; Influenza; Nosocomial Infection; Qualitative Research; Vaccination
PMID: 27943585 DOI: 10.1111/irv.12441
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]