| Title |
Clyde, Laura_DNP_2021 |
| Alternative Title |
Improving Future Provider Confidence in Vaccination Discussions Through Simulation Experiences |
| Creator |
Clyde, Laura |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation examines practitioner vaccination knowledge and communication skills in simulation experiences to improve provider knowledge and increase vaccination rates for patients. |
| Abstract |
The World Health Organization (WHO) listed vaccine-hesitancy as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019. Provider recommendation is the leading indicator for vaccine acceptance, and effective communication is critical to establishing patient trust and confidence in the provider. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to enhance Weber State University (WSU) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students' vaccination knowledge and communication skills through education and simulation experiences to improve provider knowledge and to increase vaccination rates. Eighteen WSU DNP-FNP students attended a class focusing on vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine mechanisms, and recommendation strategies. Students then participated in a vaccination discussion simulation event using written scripts and an algorithm designed by the student DNP leader. Pre- and post-tests, including multiple choice and short answer questions, were used to evaluate participant knowledge and confidence levels. The mean scores on content knowledge increased 6.5% from pre-implementation to post-implementation, while the mean scores for perceived confidence/self-efficacy and knowledge regarding effective vaccination recommendation practices increased 23%. Every patient-provider contact is an opportunity to discuss and recommend vaccination. It is crucial for future providers to feel competent and confident in their knowledge and communication skills to increase patient-provider trust and effective vaccination recommendations. Healthcare providers who routinely recommend vaccinations could benefit by having opportunities to practice essential vaccination communication techniques and skills. |
| Subject |
Vaccination; Vaccine hesitancy; Communication in medicine; Nurse practitioners |
| Keywords |
Vaccination; Communication; Provider recommendation; Confidence; Simulation; Vaccine hesitancy |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2021 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
900 KB; 41 page PDF |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s64abak1 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12063 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s64abak1 |
