Improving communication training for healthcare providers about HPV vaccination

Administrative Core – Improving Provider Announcement Communication Training (IMPACT)

['FUNDING_P01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10926966

This study is all about helping doctors and nurses talk more effectively about the HPV vaccine so that more people feel comfortable getting vaccinated, and it involves creating training programs to support healthcare providers in these conversations.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_P01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10926966 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing how healthcare providers communicate about HPV vaccination to improve patient acceptance and uptake. It involves developing training programs that equip providers with effective communication strategies and tools. The project aims to foster collaboration among various research teams and stakeholders to ensure that the training is comprehensive and impactful. By integrating feedback from vaccination providers and healthcare leaders, the initiative seeks to create a supportive environment for vaccination discussions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are eligible for HPV vaccination and their healthcare providers.

Not a fit: Patients who are not eligible for HPV vaccination or those who have already received the vaccine may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HPV vaccination rates and improved public health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective communication training for healthcare providers can significantly improve vaccination rates, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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