beth anne kelley au/aum. influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses ...
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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