Trend of parental refusal or delay of childhood vaccinations
Author
Faculty Advisor
Date
2016
Keywords
vaccination, immunization, children
Abstract (summary)
The healthcare trend of parental refusal or delay of childhood vaccinations will be investigated through a complex Cynefin Framework component in an economic and educational context, allowing patterns to emerge that suggest recommendations of change for the RN role and healthcare system. As a major contributing factor adding complexity to this trend, social media is heavily used for health related knowledge, making it is difficult to determine which information is most trustworthy. Missed opportunities for immunization can result, leading to economic and health consequences for the healthcare system and population. Through analysis of the powerful impact social media has on this evolving trend and public health, an upstream recommendation for RNs to respond with is to utilize reliable social media to the parents’ advantage within practice. The healthcare system should focus on incorporating vaccine-related education into existing programs and classes offered to parents, and implementing new vaccine classes for the public.
Publication Information
Daoust, M. (2016). Trend of parental refusal or delay of childhood vaccinations. MUSe, 3(1). Retrieved from https://journals.macewan.ca/muse/article/view/738/1015
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Item Type
Student Article
Language
English
Rights
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