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Immunization information systems to increase vaccination rates: a community guide systematic review
Holly Groom1, David P Hopkins, Laura J Pabst
1Community Guide Branch, Division of Epidemiology, Analysis, and Library Services (Dr Hopkins and Mss Murphy Morgan and Patel), Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases (Mss Groom, Pabst, Shefer, and Town and Dr Zucker), Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (Dr Rasulnia), and Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (Dr Wortley), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; The Colorado Trust, Denver, Colorado (Dr Calonge); American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA), Washington, District of Columbia (Ms Coyle); Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Dr Dombkowski); and Oregon Immunization Program, Portland, Oregon (Ms Kurilo). Ms Groom is now with Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, Oregon.
Immunization Information Systems (IISs) effectively increase vaccination rates and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases. These systems support interventions like reminders and feedback, improving public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Immunizations are crucial for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Immunization Information Systems (IISs) are vital population-based databases for tracking vaccinations.
- IISs support healthcare providers and public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of Immunization Information Systems (IISs).
- To review evidence on IIS capabilities in improving vaccination rates.
- To understand the role of IISs in public health action.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review methodology used for the Guide to Community Preventive Services.
- Evidence review focused on changes in vaccination rates and IIS capabilities.
- Literature search identified 108 articles and 132 abstracts on IIS evaluation.
Main Results:
- IISs support interventions like client reminders and provider feedback.
- IISs determine vaccination status for clinical and school decisions.
- IISs aid in outbreak response, coverage assessment, and vaccine management.
Conclusions:
- IISs demonstrate significant capabilities in increasing vaccination rates.
- Findings from 240 sources confirm IIS effectiveness in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases.
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