Journal article
Indagine conoscitiva sulle anagrafi vaccinali informatizzate in Italia
Computerized immunization registries are essential for conducting and monitoring vaccination programs. In fact,
they enable to improve vaccine offering to target population, generating needed-immunization lists and assessing
levels of vaccination coverage.
In 2007, a national survey on immunization registries was conducted in Italy. In February 2007, all the 21 Regional
Health Authorities (RHAs) completed and returned an ad hoc questionnaire. In June 2007, RHAs were further
contacted by telephone in order to verify and update the information provided in questionnaires.
In 9 Italian Regions (42,8%), vaccination registries are computerized in all Local Health Units (LHUs). In fi ve of
these Regions, all LHUs use the same software, while in the remaining four Regions, different softwares are in use.
In six additional Regions (28,6%), only some LHUs use computerized immunization registries (range 61.5%-95%).
In the remaining 6 Regions (28,6%), which are all in Southern Italy, there are no computerised immunization registries
at all. In total, computerised immunization registries cover 126/180 Italian LHUs (70%); in 76/126 (60%)
of these LUHs, immunization registries are linked with population registries.
This survey shows the need to improve the implementation of computerised immunization registries in Italy, especially in Southern Regions.
Languages
- Italian
Publication year
2008
Journal
Annali di igiene : medicina preventiva e di comunita
Volume
2
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Data
Countries
- Italy
Tags
- Electronic health records
- ICT
- Registries
WHO Regions
- European Region