Acceptance of Influenza Vaccination Among Patients

Running head: CLINICAL PROBLEM 1 Clinical Problem Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation CLINICAL PROBLEM 2 Clinical Problem There are numerous controversies regarding the effectiveness of vaccines. While they are usually developed to promote prevention of infectious diseases like measles and influenza, most people still oppose the use of vaccines due to risks of complications. The PICOT question related to this project involves people’s attitudes towards vaccination. The PICOT question addresses the challenges healthcare professional face regarding the use of influenza vaccination and measures that can be taken to improve community awareness of the importance of influenza vaccination. The PICOT question formulated based on the clinical problem would be, In the nursing workforce (P), does the use of community awareness to educate people about the importance of influenza vaccination (I) when compared to lack of community education programs (C) increase positive responses to influenza vaccination (O), over time (T). Evidence-Based Solution Some of the reasons contributing to patients’ reluctance regarding use of influenza vaccination are related to their access to information about the ineffectiveness of these vaccines. Unlike healthcare professionals who rely on evidence-based studies, patients often get their information from random sources on the internet, family members, other people, and from other online platforms. Nurses can use evidence-based research to educate patients about the benefits of this vaccination. Patients who are reluctant about getting influenza vaccinations have a higher likelihood of believing data published in research as compared to random information from the internet. The use of evidence-based solution to develop community education programs could also promote positive patient outcomes by reducing risks of influenza (Fogarty & Crues, 2017). Nursing Intervention CLINICAL PROBLEM 3 The nursing intervention used determine whether patients would accept the influenza vaccine. In cases where nurses do not provide their patients with adequate information regarding the vaccination, patients are less likely to accept it, especially if they have reservations or have heard negative information regarding the use of the vaccine. Acceptance of Influenza Vaccination Among Patients

As such, nurses should evidence their patients about the importance of the vaccine before using it as part of their intervention for preventing risks of influenza among patients (Spencer, Pawlowski, & Thomas, 2017). This would assist patients to separate myths from facts and accept the vaccine. Patient Care Reluctance to accept the influenza vaccination among patients affects their quality of life and increases their risks of getting influenza. This is common in immunocompromised patients who might have other underlying conditions that could increase their risks of being infected with the influenza virus. Working with healthcare providers who are not equipped with knowledge on the importance of the influenza shot, possible risks, and patients who should get the shot could affect ability to deliver proper patient care (Abalkhail, et al., 2017; Fogarty & Crues, 2017). Health Care Agency Healthcare facilities that do not have well-established procedures for managing patients with influenza might not be capable of offering the best care to affected patients. Having wellestablished guidelines ensures that all patients admitted in the facility who have not had the shot before are offered the option of getting the vaccination. Insurance agencies should also educate their customers about the importance of this vaccination and the reduced cost of healthcare they would gain by eliminating their risks of getting the virus in future (Rogers, Bahr, & Benjamin, 2018). CLINICAL PROBLEM 4 Nursing Practice Nurses should be trained on the proper way of addressing patients while discussing with them the importance of using the vaccine. Delivering the information in a professional manner that makes the patient feel confident about the knowledge provided by the nurse can increase their likelihood of accepting the vaccination. Offering the patient proof from research can also influence their decisions positively (Fogarty & Crues, 2017). While most people are reluctant to receive the influenza vaccine because of issues such as inadequate information, there is a need to educate patients about its importance. Using evidence from research can positively influence patients’ decisions. Nurses should address the information carefully to ensure that patients understand the effects of not receiving the vaccination. CLINICAL PROBLEM 5 References Abalkhail, M. S., Alzahrany, M. S., Alghamdi, K. A., Alsoliman, M. A., Alzahrani, M. A., Almosned, B. S., . . . Tharkar, S. (2017).

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