Training healthcare providers to encourage COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
Motivational Interviewing Training to Promote COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination (MI-VAX): What Providers Need and Patients Want
This study is all about helping doctors talk to people who are unsure about getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines, especially those who might face extra challenges, so they can feel more comfortable and confident in getting vaccinated.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 and influenza among vulnerable adult populations. It aims to develop and implement a training program for primary care providers (PCPs) using motivational interviewing techniques to effectively communicate the importance of vaccinations. By enhancing the skills of healthcare providers, the project seeks to improve vaccination rates and reduce disparities in vaccine uptake among different racial and socioeconomic groups. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this training in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are hesitant about receiving COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
Not a fit: Patients who are already fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza or those who are not eligible for vaccination will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase vaccination rates for COVID-19 and influenza, leading to better health outcomes and reduced hospitalizations in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that motivational interviewing can effectively reduce vaccine hesitancy, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results in increasing vaccination rates.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fisher, Kimberly — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Fisher, Kimberly
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 below.