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1 to 25 of 46 Research Studies DisplayedRamirez M, De Anda S, Jin H
Health information-seeking behavior of Latino caregivers of people living with dementia: a mixed-methods study.
This study examined the health information-seeking behavior of Latino caregivers of people living with dementia. This mixed-methods study used a structured survey and semi-structured interviews with 21 Latino caregivers in Los Angeles, California. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with six healthcare and social service providers. The results showed that caregivers sought information on what changes to expect as dementia progresses to be better prepared. The most common action they used was to search the Internet. However, those who did were concerned about the quality of information.
AHRQ-funded; HS00046,HS026369.
Citation: Ramirez M, De Anda S, Jin H .
Health information-seeking behavior of Latino caregivers of people living with dementia: a mixed-methods study.
J Appl Gerontol 2023 Aug; 42(8):1738-48. doi: 10.1177/07334648231163430..
Keywords: Caregiving, Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Bristol AA, Elmore CE, Weiss ME
Mixed-methods study examining family carers' perceptions of the relationship between intrahospital transitions and patient readiness for discharge.
Intrahospital transitions (IHTs) may disrupt care coordination. Family caregivers often serve as liaisons between the patient and healthcare professionals, yet caregivers are often excluded from care planning during IHTs. The aim of this sequential, explanatory mixed-methods study was to examine family caregiver’s perceptions about IHTs, patient and caregiver ratings of patient discharge readiness, and caregiver self-perception of level of preparedness for engaging in care at home. The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of hospital inpatients from a parent study for whom patient and family caregiver Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) score frequency of IHTs and patient and caregiver characteristics were available. The study found that a total of 268 patients discharged from July 2020 to April 2021 had completed the RHDS and 23 completed the semi-structured interviews. The majority of patients experienced 0-2 IHTs and reported high levels of discharge readiness. No association was found between IHTs and patients' RHDS scores in the quantitative analysis. However, caregiver’s perceptions of patient discharge readiness were negatively correlated with increased IHTs. In addition, non-spouse caregivers reported lower RHDS scores than spousal caregivers. During interviews, caregivers shared barriers experienced during IHTs and described the importance of being included in discharge care planning.
AHRQ-funded; HS026248; HS026505.
Citation: Bristol AA, Elmore CE, Weiss ME .
Mixed-methods study examining family carers' perceptions of the relationship between intrahospital transitions and patient readiness for discharge.
BMJ Qual Saf 2023 Aug; 32(8):447-56. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2022-015120..
Keywords: Caregiving, Hospital Discharge, Transitions of Care
Sideman AB, Gilissen J, Harrison KL
Caregiver experiences navigating the diagnostic journey in a rapidly progressing dementia.
This mixed-methods study examined the diagnostic journey experience from the perspective of caregivers of people who died from sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (sCJD). Qualitative data were drawn from interviews with former caregivers of 12 people who had died from sCJD. Four overarching themes were identified, as well as 4 phases along the diagnostic journey. Findings suggested that more work was needed to improve clinician diagnostic knowledge and communication practices. The authors also noted that caregivers need better support during the diagnostic journey and concluded that lessons learned from studying sCJD and other rapidly progressive dementias is likely to be applicable to more common dementias.
AHRQ-funded; HS022241.
Citation: Sideman AB, Gilissen J, Harrison KL .
Caregiver experiences navigating the diagnostic journey in a rapidly progressing dementia.
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2023 Jul; 36(4):282-94. doi: 10.1177/08919887221135552..
Keywords: Caregiving, Dementia, Neurological Disorders
Keita Fakeye MB, Samuel LJ, Drabo EF
Caregiving-related work productivity loss among employed family and other unpaid caregivers of older adults.
Despite the fact that a significant proportion of caregivers to elderly individuals are employed, little is known about short-term work impacts of caregiving while physically present at work using measures related to both missed work time and reduced productivity. The purpose of this study was to quantify the prevalence, costs, and correlates of caregiving-related work productivity loss. The researchers utilized the 2015 National Study of Caregiving and National Health and Aging Trends Study to estimate caregiving-related work absences (absenteeism) and reduced productivity while at work (presenteeism). The costs of lost productivity using hours lost, compensation, and a wage multiplier, accounting for the additional cost of replacing employee time were calculated. Researchers then separately examined the relationship between caregiving-related absenteeism and presenteeism. The study found that Nearly 1 in 4 of the estimated 8.8 million employed family caregivers reported either absenteeism or presenteeism over a 1-month period due to caregiving. Among those affected, caregiving decreased work productivity by an estimated $5600 per employee predominantly due to reduced performance at work. Loss of productivity was greater among the caregivers of older adults with substantial care needs and varied based on sociodemographic characteristics and caregiver supports.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Keita Fakeye MB, Samuel LJ, Drabo EF .
Caregiving-related work productivity loss among employed family and other unpaid caregivers of older adults.
Value Health 2023 May; 26(5):712-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.06.014..
Keywords: Caregiving, Elderly
Auger KA, Demeritt B, Beck AF
Reducing caregiver hunger during pediatric hospitalization.
This paper describes an effort to decrease the mean percentage of caregivers who reported being hungry while their child is hospitalized. The objective was to decrease the mean percentage of caregivers of Medicaid-insured and uninsured children who reported being hungry during their child's hospitalization from 86% to <24%. The authors were able to decrease caregiver hunger on a 41-bed inpatient unit at their large, urban academic hospital from 86% to 15.5% with the use of 2 meal vouchers per caregiver per day. Data collection was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however that time was used to advocate for hospital-funded support for optimal and sustainable changes to caregiver meal access. As a result of the pilot test, permanent hospital funding was secured to provide cards to purchase 2 meals per caregiver per hospital day, resulting in a sustained decrease in rates of caregiver hunger.
AHRQ-funded; HS024735.
Citation: Auger KA, Demeritt B, Beck AF .
Reducing caregiver hunger during pediatric hospitalization.
Pediatrics 2023 May; 151(5). doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-058080..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Caregiving
Carroll AR, Schlundt D, Bonnet K
Caregiver and clinician perspectives on discharge medication counseling: a qualitative study.
This study’s objective was to explore the perspectives of multidisciplinary clinicians and caregivers regarding discharge medication counseling for children and to develop a conceptual model to inform intervention efforts to reduce discharge medication dosing errors. The authors conducted a qualitative analysis using results from focus groups and individual interviews with 17 caregivers and 16 clinicians. Domains and subthemes included: (1) infrastructure of healthcare delivery, including supplies for counseling, content and organization of discharge instructions, clinician training and education, roles and responsibilities of team members, and hospital pharmacy delivery and counseling program; (2) processes of healthcare delivery, including medication reconciliation, counseling content, counseling techniques, and language barriers and health literacy; and (3) measurable outcomes, including medication dosing accuracy and caregiver understanding and adherence to discharge instructions. The conceptual model that resulted from this analysis can be applied to the development and evaluation of interventions to reduce discharge medication dosing errors following a hospitalization.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Carroll AR, Schlundt D, Bonnet K .
Caregiver and clinician perspectives on discharge medication counseling: a qualitative study.
Hosp Pediatr 2023 Apr; 13(4):325-42. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006937..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Medication, Hospital Discharge, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Caregiving
Short VL, Gannon M, Sood E
Opportunities to increase well-child care engagement for families affected by maternal opioid use disorder: perceptions of mothers and clinicians.
The objectives of this qualitative study were to gather in-depth information regarding maternal and clinician-reported factors that facilitate or hinder well-child care (WCC) engagement as well as information from mothers' experiences during WCC visits. Thirty mothers in treatment for parental opioid use disorder (OUD) and 13 clinicians working at a pediatric primary care clinic participated by completing one telephone session which involved a brief questionnaire followed by a semi-structured interview. Facilitators identified by mothers and clinicians, included continuity of care, addressing material needs, and clinician OUD training and knowledge. Barriers to WCC included: stigma toward mothers with OUD, gaps in basic parenting knowledge, competing specialized health care needs, and insufficient time to address concerns.
AHRQ-funded; HS027399.
Citation: Short VL, Gannon M, Sood E .
Opportunities to increase well-child care engagement for families affected by maternal opioid use disorder: perceptions of mothers and clinicians.
Acad Pediatr 2023 Mar;23(2):425-33. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2022.07.013.
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Family Health and History, Opioids, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Caregiving, Patient and Family Engagement
Couch E, Belanger E, Gadbois EA
"I know that my role is going to change": a mixed-methods study of the relationship between amyloid-β PET scan results and caregiver burden.
The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between amyloid scan results and subjective and objective indicators of burden. The researchers utilized a parallel mixed-methods design using survey data from 1,338 care partners of persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia who received an amyloid scan from the CARE-IDEAS study, and semi-structured interviews with a subsample of 62 care partners. The study found that amyloid was not associated with burden. However, the scan result influenced participants' perceptions of their caregiving role and coping strategies. Care partners to persons with elevated amyloid expected increasing responsibility, while partners to persons without elevated amyloid and mild cognitive impairment did not anticipate changes to their role. Care partners to persons with elevated amyloid reported using knowledge gained from the scan to develop coping strategies. All care partners described needing practical and emotional support.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Couch E, Belanger E, Gadbois EA .
"I know that my role is going to change": a mixed-methods study of the relationship between amyloid-β PET scan results and caregiver burden.
Aging Clin Exp Res 2023 Feb; 35(2):387-97. doi: 10.1007/s40520-022-02314-6..
Keywords: Caregiving, Dementia
Hale KL, Zalla LC, Scherer EM
Grandparenting activities and mental health in Northern Sri Lanka.
The role of grandparenting activities in mitigating social engagement and depressive symptoms in older adults is a growing area of research interest. However, the diversity in demographic characteristics and caregiving responsibilities pose challenges in its measurement. The purpose of this study was to pilot test a mechanism for assessing grandparenting activities in a sample of 79 grandparents (aged 55 and above) in Sri Lanka and examined the relationship between these activities and psychological discomfort. The researchers further investigated if the correlation was influenced by the grandparents' functional constraints. The study found a positive correlation between increased involvement in generative grandparenting activities and reduced psychological distress, with the association being more pronounced in grandparents with higher functional restrictions.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Hale KL, Zalla LC, Scherer EM .
Grandparenting activities and mental health in Northern Sri Lanka.
J Intergener Relatsh 2023; 21(2):194-214. doi: 10.1080/15350770.2021.1991869..
Keywords: Caregiving, Behavioral Health, Elderly
De Roo AC, Ha J, Regenbogen SE
Impact of Medicare eligibility on informal caregiving for surgery and stroke.
The purpose of this study was to assess whether the intensity of family and friend care changes after older individuals enroll in Medicare at 65. Researchers used Health and Retirement Study survey data covering a 20-year period to compare informal care received by patients who had been hospitalized for stroke, heart surgery, or joint surgery, and who were stratified into propensity-weighted pre- and post-Medicare eligibility cohorts. Their results showed that onset of Medicare eligibility was associated with a substantial decrease in family and friend caregiving use received by stroke patients, but not in the other acute care cohorts. They concluded that this effect of Medicare coverage on informal caregiving had implications for patient function and caregiver burden, and should be considered in episode-based reimbursement models that alter professional rehabilitative care intensity.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: De Roo AC, Ha J, Regenbogen SE .
Impact of Medicare eligibility on informal caregiving for surgery and stroke.
Health Serv Res 2023 Feb; 58(1):128-39. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.14019..
Keywords: Medicare, Caregiving, Surgery, Stroke, Cardiovascular Conditions
Turner AM, Osterhage KP, Taylor JO, et al.
A closer look at health information seeking by older adults and involved family and friends: design considerations for health information technologies.
Older adults are the largest consumers of healthcare. As part of a broader study of personal health information management (PHIM), the investigators interviewed older adults in King County, Washington, and their involved family and friends (FF), regarding health information (HI) sources they seek and utilize. The authors indicated that design considerations include: facilitating access to quality provider-vetted HI, incorporating older adults and FF in the design process, and creating shared spaces for communication of HI among older adults, FF, and providers.
AHRQ-funded; HS022106.
Citation: Turner AM, Osterhage KP, Taylor JO, et al..
A closer look at health information seeking by older adults and involved family and friends: design considerations for health information technologies.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2018 Dec 5;2018:1036-45..
Keywords: Elderly, Health Information Technology (HIT), Caregiving, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Literacy
Quintana Y, Fahy D, Crotty B
InfoSAGE: Supporting elders and families through online family networks.
With an increasingly elderly population, families are finding it increasingly challenging to coordinate care for their older family members. This paper reports on the findings of InfoSAGE, an online private social network that has tools for communication and care coordination for elders and their families.
AHRQ-funded; HS021495; HS024869.
Citation: Quintana Y, Fahy D, Crotty B .
InfoSAGE: Supporting elders and families through online family networks.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2018 Dec 5;2018:932-41..
Keywords: Elderly, Caregiving, Health Information Technology (HIT), Communication, Clinician-Patient Communication, Care Coordination
Greenzang KA, Cronin AM, Kang TI
Parental distress and desire for information regarding long-term implications of pediatric cancer treatment.
In this study, the authors evaluated parental distress associated with information regarding future limitations, and the extent to which distress is associated with information preferences. The investigators concluded that although information regarding future limitations caused by cancer treatment is upsetting to many parents, the majority of them desire this information, and those who are distressed are more likely to value this information.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Greenzang KA, Cronin AM, Kang TI .
Parental distress and desire for information regarding long-term implications of pediatric cancer treatment.
Cancer 2018 Dec 1;124(23):4529-37. doi: 10.1002/cncr.31772..
Keywords: Cancer, Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Communication, Children/Adolescents
Kim K, Heinze K, Xu J
Theories of health care decision making at the end of life: a meta-ethnography.
The aim of this meta-ethnography was to appraise the types and uses of theories relative to end-of-life decision making and to develop a conceptual framework to describe end-of-life decisionmaking among patients with advanced cancers, heart failure, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and their caregivers or providers. A conceptual framework was developed using themes including context of decision making, communication and negotiation of decisionmaking, characteristics of decision makers, goals of decision making, options and alternatives, and outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Kim K, Heinze K, Xu J .
Theories of health care decision making at the end of life: a meta-ethnography.
West J Nurs Res 2018 Dec;40(12):1861-84. doi: 10.1177/0193945917723010..
Keywords: Caregiving, Communication, Shared Decision Making, Palliative Care
Quintana Y, Crotty B, Fahy D
Information sharing across generations and environments (InfoSAGE): study design and methodology protocol.
This open prospective cohort study aimed to assess a novel, Internet based, family-centric communication and collaboration platform created to address the information needs of elders and their informal caregivers in a community setting. It used a mixed methods approach, utilizing qualitative survey data along with website usage analytic data.
AHRQ-funded; HS021495.
Citation: Quintana Y, Crotty B, Fahy D .
Information sharing across generations and environments (InfoSAGE): study design and methodology protocol.
BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2018 Nov 20;18(1):105. doi: 10.1186/s12911-018-0697-4.
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Keywords: Caregiving, Communication, Shared Decision Making, Elderly, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient-Centered Healthcare, Clinician-Patient Communication, Web-Based
Latulipe C, Quandt SA, Melius KA
Insights into older adult patient concerns around the caregiver proxy portal use: qualitative interview study.
The objective of this study was to examine how older adult patients perceive the benefits and risks of proxy patient portal access by their caregivers. The investigators concluded that patients shared their electronic patient portal credentials with caregivers to receive the benefits of those caregivers having access to important medical information but were unaware of all the information those caregivers could access. They suggest that better portal design could alleviate these unwanted information disclosures.
AHRQ-funded; HS021679.
Citation: Latulipe C, Quandt SA, Melius KA .
Insights into older adult patient concerns around the caregiver proxy portal use: qualitative interview study.
J Med Internet Res 2018 Nov 2;20(11):e10524. doi: 10.2196/10524..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Elderly, Health Information Technology (HIT), Caregiving
Parikh K, Paul J, Foushee N
Barriers and facilitators to asthma care after hospitalization as reported by caregivers, health providers, and school nurses.
This study focused on developing a comprehensive understanding of asthma care after hospitalization of children as reported by caregivers, health providers, and school nurses. The children had a median age of 7 years, mean hospital length of stay of 1.9 days, and 56% had a previous hospitalization in the last 12 months. Family caregivers and health professionals were given individual interviews while focus groups were conducted with school nurses. There were different health beliefs about asthma knowledge between caregivers and health professionals. School nurses highlighted specific barriers that focused on medication use in schools.
AHRQ-funded; HS024554.
Citation: Parikh K, Paul J, Foushee N .
Barriers and facilitators to asthma care after hospitalization as reported by caregivers, health providers, and school nurses.
Hosp Pediatr 2018 Nov;8(11):706-17. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2017-0182..
Keywords: Asthma, Hospitalization, Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Education
Zuckerman KE, Chavez AE, Regalado Murillo C
Disparities in familiarity with developmental disabilities among low-income parents.
Parent knowledge about developmental disabilities (DDs) may facilitate access to DD care; however, parents may vary in their knowledge and familiarity with common DDs. The objective of this study was to assess racial/ethnic and language differences in low-income families' familiarity, knowledge, and personal experience with DDs. The investigators concluded that low-income Latino-LEP and other race parents have less familiarity or personal experience with DDs and are less aware of early signs of DDs compared to low-income white parents.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Zuckerman KE, Chavez AE, Regalado Murillo C .
Disparities in familiarity with developmental disabilities among low-income parents.
Acad Pediatr 2018 Nov - Dec;18(8):944-51. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.06.011..
Keywords: Disabilities, Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Health Literacy, Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Greenhawt M, Marsh R, Gilbert H
Understanding caregiver goals, benefits, and acceptable risks of peanut allergy therapies.
The purpose of this study was to determine, using semistructured interviews, caregiver goals and expectations of food allergy therapy. The investigators found that caregivers of peanut allergic children strongly desire that oral immunotherapy and epicutaneous immunotherapy result in a buffer against an unintentional reaction, although most admitted that this would not significantly change their anxiety and family's current lifestyle.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Greenhawt M, Marsh R, Gilbert H .
Understanding caregiver goals, benefits, and acceptable risks of peanut allergy therapies.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2018 Nov;121(5):575-79. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.06.018..
Keywords: Caregiving, Children/Adolescents
Smith TM, Pappadis MR, Krishnan S
Stroke survivor and caregiver perspectives on post-stroke visual concerns and long-term consequences.
The purpose of this study was to explore the post-stroke visual concerns and consequences expressed by stroke survivors and caregivers using semistructured interviews conducted with a convenience sample of stroke survivors and caregivers recruited from either a community support group or skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134; HS024711.
Citation: Smith TM, Pappadis MR, Krishnan S .
Stroke survivor and caregiver perspectives on post-stroke visual concerns and long-term consequences.
Behav Neurol 2018 Oct 4;2018:1463429. doi: 10.1155/2018/1463429..
Keywords: Caregiving, Stroke
Harris VC, Links AR, Walsh J
A systematic review of race/ethnicity and parental treatment decision-making.
Researchers examined patient race/ethnicity as it affects health care utilization, provider trust, and treatment choice in pediatric care. Pooled results from their systematic review showed (1) racial/ethnic minorities tended to prefer more aggressive end-of-life care; (2) familial tradition of neonatal circumcision influenced the decision to circumcise; and (3) non-Hispanic Whites were less likely to pursue human papillomavirus vaccination but more likely to complete the vaccine series if initiated. They recommended further investigation.
AHRQ-funded; HS022932.
Citation: Harris VC, Links AR, Walsh J .
A systematic review of race/ethnicity and parental treatment decision-making.
Clin Pediatr 2018 Oct;57(12):1453-64. doi: 10.1177/0009922818788307..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Shared Decision Making, Caregiving, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Healthcare Utilization
Jolles MP, Lee PJ, Javier JR
Shared decision-making and parental experiences with health services to meet their child's special health care needs: racial and ethnic disparities.
This study investigated the relationship between shared decision-making (SDM) and parents’ frustrations in getting health needs met for their special needs child. Secondary analysis was done on data from the 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. More Whites than Blacks engaged in SDM, and when Blacks did engage they had a higher odds of negative experiences than Whites. Researchers weren’t sure what the cause was of that, but speculated it was due to increased awareness of service challenges.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Jolles MP, Lee PJ, Javier JR .
Shared decision-making and parental experiences with health services to meet their child's special health care needs: racial and ethnic disparities.
Patient Educ Couns 2018 Oct;101(10):1753-60. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.05.022..
Keywords: Access to Care, Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Shared Decision Making, Disabilities, Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Crossman MK, Parish SL, Hauser-Cram P
The influence of early intervention, informal support and the family environment on trajectories of competence for fathers raising children with developmental disabilities.
The aims of this study are: (1) To determine the trajectory of parental competence for fathers of children with developmental disabilities from age 3 to age 15; (2) Controlling for child and family characteristics, determine the main effects of the family environment, informal support, and early intervention (EI) services on paternal competence when their child with a developmental disability was age 3; and (3) To determine whether there were lasting effects of the family environment, informal support, and the EI service system on differences in paternal competence over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Crossman MK, Parish SL, Hauser-Cram P .
The influence of early intervention, informal support and the family environment on trajectories of competence for fathers raising children with developmental disabilities.
Res Dev Disabil 2018 Oct;81:122-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2018.04.025..
Keywords: Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Disabilities, Family Health and History
Taylor JO, Hartzler AL, Osterhage KP
Monitoring for change: the role of family and friends in helping older adults manage personal health information.
Although family and friends (FF) often play a significant support role in the health of older adults (OA), little is known about their role in personal health information management (PHIM). To address this gap and inform the design of PHIM tools, the investigators described the work, needs, and barriers of FF in the context of PHIM for OAs.
AHRQ-funded; HS022106.
Citation: Taylor JO, Hartzler AL, Osterhage KP .
Monitoring for change: the role of family and friends in helping older adults manage personal health information.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2018 Aug;25(8):989-99. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocy037..
Keywords: Caregiving, Elderly, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT)
Shah PD, Calo WA, Marciniak MW
Support for pharmacist-provided HPV vaccination: national surveys of U.S. physicians and parents.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2018 Aug;27(8):970-78. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.Epi-18-0380.
State laws about pharmacists providing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines vary considerably, limiting many pharmacists' ability to provide this important cancer prevention service. In this study, the investigators characterized physician and parent support for pharmacist-provided HPV vaccination for adolescents who are past due for vaccination. The authors concluded that to increase support for HPV vaccination services, pharmacists should raise awareness about their immunization training and standardize vaccination protocols that ensure coordination with primary care.
State laws about pharmacists providing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines vary considerably, limiting many pharmacists' ability to provide this important cancer prevention service. In this study, the investigators characterized physician and parent support for pharmacist-provided HPV vaccination for adolescents who are past due for vaccination. The authors concluded that to increase support for HPV vaccination services, pharmacists should raise awareness about their immunization training and standardize vaccination protocols that ensure coordination with primary care.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Shah PD, Calo WA, Marciniak MW .
Support for pharmacist-provided HPV vaccination: national surveys of U.S. physicians and parents.
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2018 Aug;27(8):970-78. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.Epi-18-0380..
Keywords: Caregiving, Children/Adolescents, Infectious Diseases, Provider, Provider: Pharmacist, Provider: Physician, Vaccination