| Improving childhood immunisation coverage rates--evaluation of a divisional program. | |
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PMID: 19893825 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: In contrast to generally high childhood immunisation coverage rates across Australia, general practices in central Sydney (New South Wales) have a below average coverage rate. To address this, Central Sydney GP Network undertook a project that involved visiting practices with less than 90% coverage and provided guidance and support to increase coverage. METHODS: The intervention was evaluated using quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative component analysed practice coverage rate data from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register. The qualitative component included semistructured interviews with general practitioners and practice staff. RESULTS: Quantitative analysis showed that rates for a number of practices with initial coverage between 80-90% increased to more than 90% during the intervention. The qualitative component highlighted patient and practice related issues around coverage and reporting. DISCUSSION: Many practice related coverage and reporting issues were identified; the majority are modifiable and thus practices can be targeted to improve coverage. However, some patient related issues are complex and not easily addressed. |
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Authors:
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Hammad Ali; Nicholas Zwar; Jo Wild |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 38 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-06 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 833-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of New South Wales. drhammadali@gmail.com |
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Child Child, Preschool Family Practice / organization & administration*, statistics & numerical data Forms and Records Control / organization & administration Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Planning Technical Assistance* Humans Immunization / statistics & numerical data, utilization Immunization Programs* Infant New South Wales Population Surveillance* Practice Management, Medical Program Evaluation |
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