Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategy (PC TEACH) for the Optimization of HPV Vaccination in Rural Primary Care

Launched by ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE · Feb 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called PC TEACH, is focused on improving the rates of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in rural primary care settings. The goal is to find better ways to encourage and support vaccination against HPV, which can help prevent certain types of cancer. Many rural communities have lower vaccination rates, so this study aims to identify and use effective strategies to ensure more young people receive the vaccine. By working closely with medical providers and staff in these communities, the trial hopes to enhance access to and awareness of HPV vaccination.

To be eligible for this study, practices need to be located in a specific 20-county area and have at least 150 adolescent patients aged 9 to 18 who receive vaccines. Medical providers and staff who are 18 years or older and speak English can participate, as well as parents or guardians of children aged 9 to 17 who are visiting the clinic for routine checkups. Participants can expect to contribute by filling out anonymous surveys during their clinic visits, helping to gather valuable information on improving vaccination efforts. This trial is a great opportunity for rural communities to work toward better health outcomes for their youth.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • PRACTICES: Are located in the 20-county target region
• • PRACTICES: Have an adolescent patient population \>= 150 (aged 9-18)
• • PRACTICES: Administer adolescent vaccines (e.g., HPV, Tdap, MCV4)
• • PRACTICES: Are willing to share aggregate practice and patient-level data (e.g., electronic health record \[EHR\], surveys)
• • PARTICIPANTS: Medical providers and medical staff \>= 18 years of age
• • PARTICIPANTS: Primary care providers and medical office staff who deliver adolescent care at community-based primary care practice sites across 20 rural counties in central and western New York
• • PARTICIPANTS: Age \>= 18 years of age (no upper limit)
• • PARTICIPANTS: English speaking
• • PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY: Adult accompanying a child or children aged 9 to 17
• • PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY: English speaking
• • PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY: Presenting to the participating clinic for an outpatient well child visit or regular checkup
• • PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY: Willing to complete an anonymous survey while visiting the clinic
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
• • Adults unable to complete study measures in English
• • Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
• • Cognitively impaired adults/adults with impaired decision-making capacity
• • Prisoners