Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccine Reminder Systems
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Conditions studied: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In brief
Influenza disease causes significant morbidity and mortality in the Unites States each year. Although influenza can cause morbidity in otherwise healthy individuals, adults with chronic lung disease have significantly increased rates of hospitalization from influenza-related illnesses compared to healthy adults. Influenza vaccination is the primary means of preventing influenza disease. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all individuals 6 months of age and older in the United States. Influenza vaccination rates are sub-optimal, however. Patient reminder/recall has been shown, in multiple studies across a variety of age groups and health conditions, to increase immunization rates. However, the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different types of reminder/recall has not been well-studied, particularly in adults. In the fall of 2012, the Population and Prevention Services (PPS) Department at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) is using 3 different reminder strategies for influenza vaccination among adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The objective of this study is to provide a rigorous evaluation of which strategy is more effective and more cost-effective, to promote influenza vaccination.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01852656
- Run by
- Kaiser Permanente
- People needed
- 12255
- Starts
- 2012-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2013-05-14
Who can join
Age: 19 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 19 to 64 years
- Enrolled in Kaiser Permanente Colorado health plan
- Diagnosis of asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
You may not qualify if…
- Subjects living in households with other individuals in high-risk categories for influenza morbidity
Where it is running
- Kaiser Permanente Colorado — Denver, Colorado, United States
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