2023
DOI: 10.2196/40269
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Evaluation of a Mobile-Based Immunization Decision Support System for Scheduling Age-Appropriate Vaccine Schedules for Children Younger Than 2 Years in Pakistan and Bangladesh: Lessons From a Multisite, Mixed Methods Study

Abstract: Background Missed opportunities for vaccination (MOVs), that is, when children interact with the health system but fail to receive age-eligible vaccines, pose a crucial challenge for equitable and universal immunization coverage. Inaccurate interpretations of complex catch-up schedules by health workers contribute to MOVs. Objective We assessed the feasibility of a mobile-based immunization decision support system (iDSS) to automatically construct age-a… Show more

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“…Curriculum and training modules for health workers have been adapted for mobile phones, tablets, or other available digital devices [43][44][45]. Decision-support tools and reminders for health workers in maternal and child health programs have demonstrated improvements in quality of care, client satisfaction, adherence to protocols, health worker workflow management, as well as confidence and respect in the community [46][47][48][49][50][51]. Mobile phone-delivered and electronically delivered decision support and job aids for health workers can help them correctly schedule routine and catch-up immunization appointments and reduce missed opportunities for vaccination [52,53].…”
Section: Digital Health Interventions Can Facilitate Remote Supervisi...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Curriculum and training modules for health workers have been adapted for mobile phones, tablets, or other available digital devices [43][44][45]. Decision-support tools and reminders for health workers in maternal and child health programs have demonstrated improvements in quality of care, client satisfaction, adherence to protocols, health worker workflow management, as well as confidence and respect in the community [46][47][48][49][50][51]. Mobile phone-delivered and electronically delivered decision support and job aids for health workers can help them correctly schedule routine and catch-up immunization appointments and reduce missed opportunities for vaccination [52,53].…”
Section: Digital Health Interventions Can Facilitate Remote Supervisi...mentioning
confidence: 99%