The purpose of this study is to test whether or not the 4 Pillars Immunization Toolkit increases adolescent vaccination rates, particularly influenza and human papillomavirus (HPV) but also tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), and meningococcal conjugate (MCV) vaccination rates. The vaccines are all FDA licensed vaccines and to be used according to national guidelines. The investigators will conduct a randomized cluster trial of this toolkit in diverse primary care practices with electronic medical records (EMRs).
This intervention is a stratified randomized cluster trial in about 22 diverse primary care practices. These practices will be randomly assigned to be intervention or control sites to test this 4 Pillars Immunization Toolkit intervention package of evidence-based techniques tailored to their practice structure and culture; the specialties are split between pediatric and family medicine practices. .
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
22
Behavioral: Pillar 1: Convenient Vaccination Services (e.g. use every visit \[chronic and acute\] as an opportunity to vaccinate; use express vaccination clinics and dedicated vaccination stations; use influenza vaccination as an opportunity to vaccinate for other vaccines). Behavioral: Pillar 2: Patient Notification (e.g. use electronic reminders and social media for vaccination reminders; use physician recommendations). Behavioral: Pillar 3: Enhanced Office Systems (e.g. implement Standing Order Programs; use EMR prompts; add vaccination status as a vital sign when rooming). Behavioral: Pillar 4: Motivation (e.g. establish an office Immunization Champion to track goal progress, aided by research team feedback).
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Change in Percentage of Cumulative HPV Series Initiation Vaccination Rates for Adolescents 11-17 Years of Age
Change in cumulative vaccination rates from baseline to end of year 1 for HPV series initiation (e.g., receipt of first dose of HPV vaccine) stratified by age 11-13 years and 14-17 years. Baseline period was 7/1/2013 to 6/30/2014. Intervention period was 7/1/2014 to 3/31/2015.
Time frame: Baseline period to post-intervention
Change in Percentage of Cumulative HPV Series Completion Vaccination Rates for Adolescents 11-17 Years of Age
Change in cumulative vaccination rates from baseline to end of year 1 for HPV series completion (e.g., receipt of third dose of HPV vaccine) stratified by age 11-13 years and 14-17 years. Baseline period was 7/1/2013 to 6/30/2014. Intervention period was 7/1/2014 to 3/31/2015.
Time frame: Baseline period to post-intervention
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