Other Titles
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.
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
Recommended Citation
Palmieri, Patrick Albert; Spoltore, Terri L.; and Lee, Oscar, "An evidence-based educational strategy to improve influenza vaccination rates among hospital nurses" (2017). INRC (Congress). 88.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/presentations_2017/88
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.