Improving vaccine communication for hospitalized children
Official title: Presumptively Initiating Vaccines and Optimizing Talk for Inpatients (PIVOT-IN): A Vaccine Communication Training Intervention for Pediatric Inpatient Clinicians
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-11056409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids in the hospital get their vaccinations by teaching doctors and nurses how to talk to parents about vaccines in a friendly and helpful way, so more children can stay up-to-date on their shots while they’re being treated.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $220,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD113971-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11056409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are hospitalized and eligible for routine vaccinations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or those who are already fully vaccinated may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the vaccination rates of children hospitalized at Seattle Children's Hospital by training clinicians in effective communication about vaccines. The project will involve engaging various hospital stakeholders, including parents and healthcare providers, to develop a tailored intervention called PIVOT-IN. This intervention aims to address barriers to vaccination, such as lack of awareness and clinician comfort, through workshops and evidence-based strategies. By improving communication and awareness, the goal is to ensure that more eligible children receive their routine vaccinations during hospitalization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase vaccination rates among hospitalized children, reducing their risk of vaccine-preventable diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted communication strategies can effectively increase vaccination rates in similar healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hofstetter, Annika M — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hofstetter, Annika M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.