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Global disease prevention in influenza

Abstract

Seasonal influenza, or the flu, impacts three million people annually. In hospital settings, the flu is associated with nosocomial infection and absenteeism. The CDC recommends flu vaccination for all eligible individuals, especially healthcare workers. Interventions to address misconceptions about vaccine safety and efficacy are associated with improved vaccination rates.

Author Details

Terri L. Spoltore, DNP, MSN, Patient Care Services, Inpsira Health Network Medical Center Woodbury, Woodbury, NJ, USA; Patrick Albert Palmieri, DHSc, EdS, PGDip(Oxon), MBA, MSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, School of Nursing, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oscar Lee, PhD, School of Nursing, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Sigma Membership

Phi Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Education, Evidence-Based Practice, Influenza

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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An evidence-based educational strategy to improve influenza vaccination rates among hospital nurses

Dublin, Ireland

Seasonal influenza, or the flu, impacts three million people annually. In hospital settings, the flu is associated with nosocomial infection and absenteeism. The CDC recommends flu vaccination for all eligible individuals, especially healthcare workers. Interventions to address misconceptions about vaccine safety and efficacy are associated with improved vaccination rates.