Enhancing Vaccine Uptake in Hospitalized Patients: The Critical Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization

Authors: Shatha H. Abu jabah, Sahar A. Alsuliami Alharbi, Hadeel M. Alharbi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13736419

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gvh9gg

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: This study evaluates the role of pharmacists in promoting immunization efforts within a large tertiary hospital, focusing on influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. A prospective cohort study involving 1,000 hospitalized patients found that pharmacist-led interventions significantly increased vaccination rates for influenza (from 45% to 75%) and pneumococcal vaccines (from 35% to 65%). Patient acceptance improved, with vaccine refusal rates decreasing from 20% to 10%. Additionally, these interventions led to a reduction in vaccine-preventable infections, shorter hospital stays, and lower 30-day readmission rates. The findings underscore the critical role of pharmacists in enhancing immunization coverage and improving patient outcomes in hospital settings.

Keywords: Pharmacists, immunization, hospital settings, influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, patient outcomes, vaccine acceptance

Paper Id: 231149

Published On: 2022-07-05

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 4, July-August 2022

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