The regional immunization registry as a public health tool for improving clinical practice and guiding immunization delivery policy.
The regional immunization registry as a public health tool for improving clinical practice and guiding immunization delivery policy.
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区域免疫登记作为改善临床实践和指导免疫接种政策的公共卫生工具。
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发表时间:
2004
影响因子:
12.7
通讯作者:
S. Berman
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作者:
A. Kempe;B. Beaty;John F. Steiner;Kellyn A. Pearson;N. Lowery;Matthew F. Daley;Lori A. Crane;S. Berman
OBJECTIVES
We assessed the distribution of immunization records among 3 health care delivery sectors and the impact of a regional immunization registry on "up to date" rates.
METHODS
Immunization registry records in 2 regions were categorized as having originated in private practices, community health centers, or public health clinics. "Up to date" rates were calculated after we sequentially added immunization records from the 3 sectors.
RESULTS
The percentage of children with immunizations documented in multiple sectors increased with age from 7 to 24 months, and children who were seen in multiple sectors were more likely to be up to date. There were relative increases in "up to date" rates of 50% for children aged 24 months.
CONCLUSIONS
The regional immunization registry is a powerful public health tool for increasing documented "up to date" rates and providing insights into patterns of immunization delivery.