Evaluating Pilot Implementation of 'PenCS Flu Topbar' App in Medical Practices to Improve National Immunisation Program-Funded Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in Central Queensland, Australia.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses
; 18(4): e13280, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The 'PenCS Flu Topbar' app was deployed in Central Queensland (CQ), Australia, medical practices through a pilot programme in March 2021.METHODS:
We evaluated the app's user experience and examined whether the introduction of 'PenCS Flu Topbar' in medical practices could improve the coverage of NIP-funded influenza vaccinations. We conducted a mixed-method study including a qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with key end-users and a quantitative analysis of influenza vaccine administrative data.RESULTS:
'PenCS Flu Topbar' app users reported positive experiences identifying patients eligible for NIP-funded seasonal influenza vaccination. A total of 3606 NIP-funded influenza vaccinations was administered in the eight intervention practices, 14% higher than the eight control practices. NIP-funded vaccination coverage within practices was significantly higher in the intervention practices (31.2%) than in the control practices (27.3%) (absolute difference 3.9%; 95% CI 2.9%-5.0%; p < 0.001). The coverage was substantially higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged more than 6 months, pregnant women and children aged 6 months to less than 5 years for the practices where the app was introduced when compared to control practices incidence rate ratio (IRR) 2.4 (95% CI 1.8-3.2), IRR 2.7 (95% CI 1.8-4.2) and IRR 2.3 (1.8-2.9) times higher, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:
Our evaluation indicated that the 'PenCS Flu Topbar' app is useful for identifying the patients eligible for NIP-funded influenza vaccination and is likely to increase NIP-funded influenza vaccine coverage in the eligible populations. Future impact evaluation including a greater number of practices and a wider geographical area is essential.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vacinas contra Influenza
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Influenza Humana
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Aplicativos Móveis
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Influenza Other Respir Viruses
Assunto da revista:
VIROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália