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Promoting the Influenza Vaccine in

Older AdultsBeth Anne Kelley

AU/AUM

Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

People over the age of 65 have greater risks of serious flu complications◦ 226,000 hospitalizations◦ 49,000 deaths◦ 90% occur in older adults

Education, Education, Education

Definition and Problem

Planning Implementation Adams Family

Practice-Montgomery, AL

Population: Older adults 65+

Not enough education provided about flu vaccine when offered

Project Design

The flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu and it complications

Educational Pamphlet◦ Flu definition◦ Flu S/S and complications◦ Types of flu vaccines◦ Vaccine SE◦ Contraindications◦ Smart ways to avoid the

flu

Project Delivery

30 patients ◦ 15 patients each day

5-10 minute explanation of pamphlet/Q&A’s

Educated Decision

Jean Watson◦ Philosophy and Science of Caring◦ Caring promotes health◦ Teach/learn

Theorist

Post Education◦ 17 patients RECEIVED the vaccine

◦ 4 patients were already vaccinated but wanted education

◦ 9 patients REFUSED 5 not feeling well 3 never gotten vaccinated and did not want to start

now 1 more concerned about blood pressure issues

Evaluation

Positive outcomes for health promotion and prevention

Conclusion

American Lung Association. (2014). Missed opportunities: influenza and pneumonia vaccination in older adults.

Retrieved from http://www.lung.org/assets/documents/publications/ lung-disease-data/adult-vaccination-disparities.pdf Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Seasonal

influenza (flu). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm

Current Nursing. (2011). Nursing theorists. Retrieved from http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/nursing_th

eorists.html National Institute of Health. (2014). Time to get your flu

shot. Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/fall14/articles/fall14pg10-11.html

References