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Multiple mail reminders to increase adherence to influenza vaccination
Camila Julio1, Nicole Silva1, Ángela Ortigoza2
1Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Proyecto Epistemonikos, Santiago, Chile.
Medwave
|July 18, 2020
Summary
Multiple mail reminders likely improve influenza vaccination adherence in older adults. Evidence for young children is limited, with low certainty. This study evaluated various reminder interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Vaccination Programs
Background:
- Interventions to boost influenza vaccine uptake are crucial.
- Reminder systems (mail, phone, digital) are common but their effectiveness varies.
- This evaluation focuses specifically on multiple mail reminders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of multiple mail reminders for influenza vaccination.
- To synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on reminder interventions.
- To evaluate adherence across different age groups.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of Epistemonikos database for systematic health reviews.
- Inclusion of reviews covering multiple information sources (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane).
- Meta-analysis of primary studies and GRADE assessment for evidence certainty.
Main Results:
- Eight systematic reviews and 35 primary studies were analyzed.
- Four reviews focused on multiple mail reminders.
- Evidence suggests mail reminders increase vaccination adherence in adults over 60.
Conclusions:
- Multiple mail reminders probably enhance influenza vaccination adherence in individuals over 60.
- The impact on children under 6 appears minimal, with low certainty of evidence.
- Further research may be needed to confirm effectiveness in younger populations.
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