Journal article
Improving HPV Vaccination Rates Using Maintenance-of-Certification Requirements.
BACKGROUND: Many pediatricians are now required to participate in
American Board of Pediatrics Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Part IV programs focused on improving health care quality, but the
benefits of participation are unproven. METHODS: Twenty-seven
primary care pediatricians from 11 primary care practices
participated in a 1-year MOC program for human papillomavirus (HPV)
vaccine. Participants received education and electronic health
record (EHR)-generated performance feedback reports with their
rates of captured HPV immunization opportunities (dose given at
eligible visit) and those of peers. In each of 3 cycles, clinicians
collectively identified a goal for improvement. Rates of captured
opportunities among adolescents 11 to
Languages
- English
Publication year
2016
Journal
Pediatrics
Volume
3
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- HPV
Countries
- United States
Tags
- Health promotion
WHO Regions
- Region of the Americas