Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2017 Jun 1;21(3):339-344. doi: 10.1188/17.CJON.339-344.
Influenza Adherence Tool Kit: Implementation and Evaluation Among Allogeneic Hematopoietic Transplantation Recipients .
Krimmel T1, Bannerji R1, Borysyuk M2, Schneider SM3.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Allogeneic transplantation is associated with significant complications, such as influenza, a common virus in the post-transplantation setting that can be detrimental to patients. Therefore, patients should adhere to influenza vaccinations. .
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this project were to improve influenza adherence rates from 2015-2016, to increase transplantation recipients' knowledge of the importance of vaccination, and to evaluate the barriers to and facilitators of adherence rates to influenza vaccinations. .
METHODS:
A pre-/postscreening survey was used, as well as a tool kit with an education pamphlet and financial incentive, and a reminder letter. .
FINDINGS:
Forty-eight eligible patients participated in the study, and 32 completed the prescreening questionnaire. The adherence rate for the 2015-2016 influenza season improved compared to the baseline vaccination rate. The findings revealed a strong association between provider recommendation and vaccination adherence.
KEYWORDS:
influenza vaccination; provider referrals; tool kit; vaccination adherence
PMID: 28524898 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.339-344
Influenza Adherence Tool Kit: Implementation and Evaluation Among Allogeneic Hematopoietic Transplantation Recipients .
Krimmel T1, Bannerji R1, Borysyuk M2, Schneider SM3.
Author information
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Allogeneic transplantation is associated with significant complications, such as influenza, a common virus in the post-transplantation setting that can be detrimental to patients. Therefore, patients should adhere to influenza vaccinations. .
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this project were to improve influenza adherence rates from 2015-2016, to increase transplantation recipients' knowledge of the importance of vaccination, and to evaluate the barriers to and facilitators of adherence rates to influenza vaccinations. .
METHODS:
A pre-/postscreening survey was used, as well as a tool kit with an education pamphlet and financial incentive, and a reminder letter. .
FINDINGS:
Forty-eight eligible patients participated in the study, and 32 completed the prescreening questionnaire. The adherence rate for the 2015-2016 influenza season improved compared to the baseline vaccination rate. The findings revealed a strong association between provider recommendation and vaccination adherence.
KEYWORDS:
influenza vaccination; provider referrals; tool kit; vaccination adherence
PMID: 28524898 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.339-344