Abstract
Background: Bacterial meningitis represents a substantial concern for individuals with cochlear implants (CIs). METHODS: Chart review and direct patient and family correspondence to ascertain vaccination status. Intervention: Information dissemination via brochure and electronic media, ongoing reminders of the importance of vaccination when confirmation of vaccination was not received. Results: Marked improvement in vaccination rates ranging from 49% to 99% across different patient populations. Importantly, many patients received their vaccinations only after follow-up reminders. Conclusion: Ensuring optimal vaccination of all CI recipients against high-risk pathogens is a significantly challenging task. Maximizing vaccination rates in CI users will require an ongoing, active effort of information dissemination, documentation of compliance, and well-designed behavioral systems to streamline the pragmatic challenges in vaccination delivery.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1334-1336 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Otology and Neurotology |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Challenges
- Cochlear implants
- Pneumococcal vaccination
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Sensory Systems
- Clinical Neurology