Computer-generated mailed reminders for influenza immunization: a clinical trial

A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial was performed at a community health center to measure the impact of computer-generated reminders mailed to patients on the rate of influenza immunization. High-risk patients were randomized to one of three groups: 1) usual care, 2) one reminder letter, of...

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Published inJournal of general internal medicine : JGIM Vol. 7; no. 5; p. 535
Main Authors Moran, W P, Nelson, K, Wofford, J L, Velez, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1992
Subjects
Aged
Appointments and Schedules
Humans
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Patient Compliance
Reminder Systems
Risk Factors
Single-Blind Method
Vaccination
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Summary:A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial was performed at a community health center to measure the impact of computer-generated reminders mailed to patients on the rate of influenza immunization. High-risk patients were randomized to one of three groups: 1) usual care, 2) one reminder letter, offering free influenza immunization without an appointment, or 3) two sequential reminder letters, offering the same. The reminders did not significantly affect rates of influenza immunization. Analysis of the combined groups indicates that an appointment with a primary care provider remains the most reliable method of immunizing high-risk patients at this health center.
ISSN:0884-8734
1525-1497
DOI:10.1007/BF02599460