Date of Award
Summer 2023
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Family Nurse Practitioner
Department
Nursing
Faculty Chair
Dr. Jolie Wildinger
Preceptor
Dr. Morgan
Abstract
Background:The T-dap vaccine is vital to combating vaccine-preventable diseases. "T-dap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis" (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Therefore, providers must identify and educate parents whose child is unvaccinated with the T-dap vaccine. "If an increase in unvaccinated children continues to rise, there is risk for a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases and potential increase in deaths related to these infectious diseases" (Bowling, 2018, p. 128).
Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to implement an educational session targeting parents of children aged 11-14 in a pediatric clinic in an urban area utilizing the CDC educational material to increase parental consent to the T-dap vaccination.
Methods: This quality improvement (QA) project utilized the CDC T-dap material to conduct an educational session for parents of children aged 11-14 years. The Parent Attitudes about Childhood Vaccines (PACV) survey measured the project's primary outcome, which includes improving knowledge on the importance of T-dap. The pre-survey was given before the educational session, and a post-survey via telephone within one week.
Results: The results were clinically significant in identifying vaccine-hesitant parents, analysis showed a slight improvement in patient pre-post responses.
Conclusion: The results showed the need for educational program in the pediatric clinic to increase knowledge to improve parental consent
Recommended Citation
Pates, Anita, "Utilizing the CDC T-dap Educational Material to Increase Parental Consent of T-dap Vaccination Rates Among Children 11-14 Years" (2023). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 111.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_nursing/111