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Am J Prev Med. 2018 Aug 19. pii: S0749-3797(18)31905-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.04.050. [Epub ahead of print]
Promoting Adult Immunization Using Population-Based Data for a Composite Measure.
Shen AK1, Williams WW2, O'Halloran AC2, Groom AV2, Lu PJ2, Tsai AY3, Lindley MC2.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
A composite adult immunization status measure is currently under consideration for adoption into the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set. This paper complements the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set health plan-level measure testing efforts by examining use of survey-based self-reported vaccination data to assess composite adult immunization coverage and identify limitations to using survey data to measure progress.
METHODS:
The 2015 National Health Interview Survey data were used in 2017 to calculate estimates for a composite of selected vaccines routinely recommended for adults aged ≥19 years, overall and in three age groups: 19-59, 60-64, and ≥65 years for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td); tetanus toxoid; reduced diphtheria toxoid; and tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap); and herpes zoster, pneumococcal, and influenza vaccines.
RESULTS:
Composite coverage for adults aged ≥19 years including receipt of Tdap in the past 10 years and influenza vaccination was 11.9%, ranging from 6.3% in adults aged 60-64 years to 13.7% in adults aged 19-59 years. Excluding influenza, composite coverage was 20.7%, ranging from 8.1% (adults aged 60-64 years) to 25.2% (adults aged 19-59 years). In a composite including any Td-containing vaccine in the past 10 years, coverage including influenza vaccination for adults aged ≥19 years was 23.4%, ranging from 12.6% (adults aged 60-64 years) to 25.7% (adults aged 19-59 years). Excluding influenza, composite coverage was 51.4%, ranging from 15.8% (adults aged 60-64 years) to 63.0% (adults aged 19-59 years).
CONCLUSIONS:
Survey-based vaccination data may under- or over-estimate coverage, but most adults require at least one additional vaccination by any metric. A composite measure provides a single focal point to promote adherence to standards of care.
Published by Elsevier Inc.
PMID: 30135039 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.04.050
Promoting Adult Immunization Using Population-Based Data for a Composite Measure.
Shen AK1, Williams WW2, O'Halloran AC2, Groom AV2, Lu PJ2, Tsai AY3, Lindley MC2.
Author information
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
A composite adult immunization status measure is currently under consideration for adoption into the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set. This paper complements the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set health plan-level measure testing efforts by examining use of survey-based self-reported vaccination data to assess composite adult immunization coverage and identify limitations to using survey data to measure progress.
METHODS:
The 2015 National Health Interview Survey data were used in 2017 to calculate estimates for a composite of selected vaccines routinely recommended for adults aged ≥19 years, overall and in three age groups: 19-59, 60-64, and ≥65 years for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td); tetanus toxoid; reduced diphtheria toxoid; and tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap); and herpes zoster, pneumococcal, and influenza vaccines.
RESULTS:
Composite coverage for adults aged ≥19 years including receipt of Tdap in the past 10 years and influenza vaccination was 11.9%, ranging from 6.3% in adults aged 60-64 years to 13.7% in adults aged 19-59 years. Excluding influenza, composite coverage was 20.7%, ranging from 8.1% (adults aged 60-64 years) to 25.2% (adults aged 19-59 years). In a composite including any Td-containing vaccine in the past 10 years, coverage including influenza vaccination for adults aged ≥19 years was 23.4%, ranging from 12.6% (adults aged 60-64 years) to 25.7% (adults aged 19-59 years). Excluding influenza, composite coverage was 51.4%, ranging from 15.8% (adults aged 60-64 years) to 63.0% (adults aged 19-59 years).
CONCLUSIONS:
Survey-based vaccination data may under- or over-estimate coverage, but most adults require at least one additional vaccination by any metric. A composite measure provides a single focal point to promote adherence to standards of care.
Published by Elsevier Inc.
PMID: 30135039 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.04.050