Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate Text Reminders for Immunization Compliance in Kids (TRICKs)

Ahlers-Schmidt, Carolyn R.; Chesser, Amy; Nguyen, Tuan Anh; Brannon, Jennifer; Hart, Traci A.; Williams, Karel; Wittler, Robert R.

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.06.058

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“…29,30 Of the studies, 68% (n = 13) had an experimental study design, the rest were observational studies. In particular, we considered seven randomized controlled trials, 26,[31][32][33][34][35][36] five non-randomized trials, 27,30,37-39 three cross-sectional studies, 29,40,41 one case-control study, 42 and three studies that we considered to have an operational research approach. 37,43,44 Studies' sample size ranged from 50 to 9213 subjects (median = 341).…”

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Effectiveness of interventions that apply new media to improve vaccine uptake and vaccine coverage

Odone

Ferrari²,

Spagnoli

et al. 2014

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Background: Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) are still a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In high and middle-income settings, immunization coverage is relatively high. However, in many countries coverage rates of routinely recommended vaccines are still below the targets established by international and national advisory committees. Progress in the field of communication technology might provide useful tools to enhance immunization strategies.Objective: To systematically collect and summarize the available evidence on the effectiveness of interventions that apply new media to promote vaccination uptake and increase vaccination coverage.Design: We conducted a systematic literature review. studies published from January 1999 to september 2013 were identified by searching electronic resources (Pubmed, embase), manual searches of references and expert consultation.Study setting: We focused on interventions that targeted recommended vaccinations for children, adolescents and adults and: (1) aimed at increasing community demand for immunizations, or (2) were provider-based interventions. We limited the study setting to countries that are members of the Organisation for economic co-operation and Development (OecD). Main outcome measures:The primary outcome was a measure of vaccination (vaccine uptake or vaccine coverage). considered secondary outcomes included willingness to receive immunization, attitudes and perceptions toward vaccination, and perceived helpfulness of the intervention.Results: Nineteen studies were included in the systematic review. The majority of the studies were conducted in the Us (74%, n = 14); 68% (n = 13) of the studies were experimental, the rest having an observational study design. eleven (58%) reported results on the primary outcome. Retrieved studies explored the role of: text messaging (n.7, 37%), smartphone applications (n.1, 5%), Youtube videos (n.1, 5%), Facebook (n.1, 5%), targeted websites and portals (n.4, 21%), software for physicians and health professionals (n.4, 21%), and email communication (n.1, 5%). There is some evidence that text messaging, accessing immunization campaign websites, using patient-held web-based portals and computerized reminders increase immunization coverage rates. Insufficient evidence is available on the use of social networks, email communication and smartphone applications.Conclusion: although there is great potential for improving vaccine uptake and vaccine coverage by implementing programs and interventions that apply new media, scant data are available and further rigorous research-including cost-effectiveness assessments-is needed.

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Effectiveness of interventions that apply new media to improve vaccine uptake and vaccine coverage

Odone

Ferrari²,

Spagnoli

et al. 2014

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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“…Parent and clinician "reminders" for vaccines coming due, and "recall" for vaccines past due, are one of several evidence-based approaches for improving vaccination endorsed by the USTFCPS. 27 [33][34][35][36][37][38] and it appears that a systematic review on this approach will be forthcoming. 39 Based on these studies, the use of text messaging to improve adolescent vaccination, particularly the completion of multi-dose series, seems promising.…”

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Interventions to Improve Adolescent Vaccination

Dempsey

Zimet

2015

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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“…In another study by Ahlers-Schmidt et al to test the effect of text reminders on immunization compliance in kids, they found that a greater number of children in the intervention group that received text message reminders turned up more for immunization as against the control who received none. The result though was not statistically significant 14 . Similarly, a study in Addis Ababa showed that the use of reminders in the form of stickers reduced dropout rate amongst children 15 .…”

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Use of Telephone Calls in Reduction of Dropout Rate of Routine Immunization in a Tertiary Health Facility in South Eastern Nigeria

Ijeoma¹

2015

EJPM

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Abstract:Background: In Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia, DPT dropout rate has been high above 10% (2009 18% and 2010 16% source immunization unit Federal Medical centre, Umuahia) which indicates poor utilization of the Health Facility. It was therefore necessary to use recall telephone system to see if it could be reduced. Objectives: To determine the use of recall on and causes of immunization dropout. Methodology: This was an interventional study, in which all the children immunized in April 2011 who were given BCG to start the immunization regimen, were followed up until they completed the immunization with measles at nine months. Prior to this, dropout rate was calculated for three preceding months using the immunization register. The reason for dropout was obtained from the caregivers. The dropout rate was also calculated for the month of May. Result: The dropout rate reduced when compared with the previous months. Total number of children immunized with BCG in April 2011 was 119 and those who received DPT1 107, DPT2 96, DPT3 92 and measles 73. The cumulative DPT dropout rate in April was 14% while it was 20.8% in March. The most important cause of dropout was distance. Conclusion/ Recommendation: The recall improved the dropout rate, though not less than 10%. This showed that if the caregivers are recalled some will come back for immunization. The cause of the dropout was mainly distance. FMC Umuahia being a tertiary health facility with experts, many women put to birth in that hospital and their babies will be given BCG at birth and DPTI when they come for 6 weeks post natal and then dropout. Recall system should be instituted in all the health facilities to improve utilization. A column should be provided in the child immunization register for writing the caregivers phone number.

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Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate Text Reminders for Immunization Compliance in Kids (TRICKs)

Cited by 75 publications

References 19 publications

Effectiveness of interventions that apply new media to improve vaccine uptake and vaccine coverage

Effectiveness of interventions that apply new media to improve vaccine uptake and vaccine coverage

Interventions to Improve Adolescent Vaccination

Use of Telephone Calls in Reduction of Dropout Rate of Routine Immunization in a Tertiary Health Facility in South Eastern Nigeria

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