Improving knowledge on vaccine storage management in general practices: Learning effectiveness of an online-based...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Vaccinology
• Quality Improvement

Background:

• Inadequate vaccine storage conditions in healthcare practices compromise vaccine effectiveness.
• The Keep Cool online learning program was developed to enhance knowledge of international vaccine storage best practices.
• This study assesses the program's effectiveness in improving key vaccine storage knowledge indicators.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the learning effectiveness of the Keep Cool online program.
• To measure improvements in knowledge regarding vaccine storage temperature ranges (2-8°C) and documentation.
• To assess the impact of the program on optimal vaccine storage knowledge.

Main Methods:

• A pre- and post-online questionnaire assessed knowledge among participants.
• Participants were recruited from a university teaching practice network.
• Knowledge was measured using 11 items, with 11 correct items indicating optimal vaccine storage knowledge.

Main Results:

• Mean knowledge scores increased significantly from 5.6 to 9.8 after program participation (p < 0.001).
• Knowledge of twice-daily temperature documentation improved by +76.7%.
• Understanding of the 2-8°C temperature range reached 100% for both lower and upper limits post-program.

Conclusions:

• The Keep Cool online education program demonstrated high learning effectiveness for vaccine storage management.
• The program successfully improved critical knowledge areas, including temperature monitoring and documentation.
• Optimal vaccine storage knowledge was achieved by 38% of participants, irrespective of demographic or professional factors.