Vaccine Communication Training for Preventive Health Services

(PIVOT-IN Trial)

This trial tests a new method to help hospital staff communicate with families about vaccines, aiming to ensure more children receive their vaccines during hospital stays. The trial consists of three parts: usual care, electronic reminders for overdue vaccines, and staff training with a program called PIVOT-IN, a vaccine communication training program. It suits children currently in the hospital who are not in critical care and need vaccinations. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to enhance vaccine communication and potentially boost vaccination rates for hospitalized children.

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

Research has shown that healthcare providers generally favor the PIVOT-IN training program. This program aids doctors and nurses in communicating more effectively with families about vaccines. In past studies, doctors found the training both useful and engaging. No reports have indicated any negative effects from the training itself. Since it focuses on communication, it does not involve any drugs or medical treatments. This suggests it is safe for healthcare providers to use when discussing vaccines with patients and their families.¹²³⁴⁵

Researchers are excited about the Vaccine Communication Training because it introduces a new method for improving vaccine uptake among hospitalized patients. Unlike traditional practices that might rely on passive reminders or standard counseling, this training involves actively teaching inpatient clinicians how to effectively communicate and initiate conversations about vaccines using the PIVOT-IN curriculum. This approach aims to enhance patient engagement and ensure that those who are due or overdue for vaccinations are identified and informed in a more systematic and persuasive manner. By focusing on communication, the trial hopes to uncover more effective ways to increase vaccination rates, which could lead to better preventive health outcomes.

Research has shown that the PIVOT-IN training, included in this trial, helps healthcare providers communicate more effectively about vaccines with families. In this trial, some participants will receive Vaccine Communication Training using the PIVOT-IN curriculum. Studies have found that the PIVOT strategy, which involves starting vaccine conversations with confidence and using motivational interviewing (a method to encourage healthy choices), enhances communication. This approach has shown promise in increasing vaccination uptake. Early results indicate that healthcare providers trained with PIVOT-IN better recognize and address patient concerns about vaccines, making it a promising method for boosting vaccination rates during hospital stays.¹²⁵⁶⁷