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ArticlePaediatrics & child health2024

Creating a Low-Stimulus Clinic to improve immunization success rates for children with alternate environment needs: A quality improvement initiative.

Megan McDonald, Shauna Gallaugher, Elise Kammerer, Samina Ali

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Article in Paediatrics & child health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Megan McDonaldAlberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Shauna GallaugherAlberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Elise KammererDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6432-7913
Samina AliDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0595-364X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Patients with specific sensory needs may face barriers to receiving their immunizations. Therefore, a Low-Stimulus Clinic was created in Alberta. Modifications to regular clinic space included lower visual and auditory input, access to longer appointment times and private clinic spaces, development of pre-appointment comfort plans, and offering of in-vehicle immunization. Between April 2021 and May 2022, 90% (641/712) of booked patients were successfully immunized. The top reasons for accessing the clinic included autism spectrum disorder (229/712, 32%), and needle fear/phobia (195/712, 27%). The Low-Stimulus Clinic had a high rate of successful vaccination for populations that may otherwise have been less likely to receive immunizations. Its workflows support the principles of choice, collaboration, and control in creating a positive immunization experience for patients and their families. Having such clinics widely available is a key step in reducing barriers to accessing vaccines for individuals with specific sensory needs.

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Autism spectrum disorderNeedle fearNeedle phobiaPediatricsPublic health

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PMID38332973
PMCPMC10848120

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