Abstract
Pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended for patients with lung cancer either before or during treatment to prevent pneumonia. During oncology care, infectious complications contribute to treatment interruptions, poor outcomes, and increased hospitalizations and healthcare expenditures. Pneumococcal vaccination rates remain well below the benchmarks set by Healthy People 2020 despite support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). A quality improvement (QI) project was implemented within a thoracic medical oncology practice utilizing the 4PillarsTM Practice Transformation Program to increase both the frequency of immunization assessment and the pneumococcal vaccination rate. Intervention implementation and prospective data collection occurred over an 8-week timeframe applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model and the Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) theoretical framework.
Sigma Membership
Omega Gamma
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Pneumococcal Vaccination, Lung Cancer, Immunizations, Pneumonia
Advisor
Jill Schramm
Second Advisor
Mary Ann Anderson
Third Advisor
Victoria Sherry
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2020
Recommended Citation
Kulesa-Fanslau, Katie L., "Increasing pneumococcal vaccinations for patients with lung cancer" (2020). DNP and Student Works. 209.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/209
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2020-03-17
Full Text of Presentation
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