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Microneedle technology for immunisation: Perception, acceptability and suitability for paediatric use.

Sarah Marshall¹, Laura J Sahm², Anne C Moore³

¹School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

|December 27, 2015

Summary

Microneedle technology for immunisation shows high patient and parent acceptance. Further research is needed to understand healthcare professional and public perception for successful paediatric use.

Keywords:

Acceptability Immunisation Microneedle Paediatric Perception

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Vaccinology
Public Health

Background:

Microneedle technology offers a novel approach to vaccine delivery.
Understanding user perception is crucial for the adoption of new medical technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing research on the perception and acceptability of microneedle technology for immunisation.
To assess the suitability of microneedle technology for paediatric immunisation.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted across four major databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL).
Keywords related to microneedle technology, immunisation, perception, acceptability, and paediatric use were combined using Boolean operators.
Twelve relevant research articles were included in the final review after deduplication and screening.

Main Results:

The review collated opinions from patients, parents, children, and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
A predominant finding was a positive perception and high level of acceptability towards microneedle technology.
Existing research primarily focuses on efficacy, with limited data on HCP/public perception for paediatric applications.

Conclusions:

Current microneedle research for immunisation prioritizes efficacy over user perception and acceptability, particularly for paediatric use.
Commercial success hinges on widespread acceptance by healthcare professionals and the public.
Addressing barriers to acceptance through increased awareness and education among stakeholders, especially concerning the paediatric population, is essential.