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Activity aim
This clinical audit will guide GPs through the process of identifying patients for whom herpes zoster (HZ) vaccination is recommended, and outlines the evidence and updated Australian recommendations for administering the HZ vaccine.
Why take part in this program?
- Evaluate evidence-based recommendations for HZ vaccination in patients 50 years or older.
- Earn 6 CPD hours upon completion.
Inclusion criteria
Patients who are eligible for this clinical audit are adults who are:
- Aged 50 years or over
- Have not previously received the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine (Shingrix)
How long should it take?
The program has been designed to take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. This includes patient recall from your practice, patient consult and program evaluation.
Tips to recruit patients
Recruitment may occur:
- Opportunistically as you review appropriate patients as part of usual care.
- By active recall.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this educational activity participants will be able to:
Identify patients 50 years or older in your practice for whom herpes zoster (HZ) vaccination may be recommended.
Screen potential HZ patients for risk factors and comorbid conditions that put them at higher priority for HZ vaccination.
Understand the features of the available HZ vaccines and their characteristics.
Evaluate patients' medical history, comorbid conditions and contraindications to select an appropriate HZ vaccine.
Educate patients on the selected HZ vaccine and schedule appropriate follow-up consultations.
Updated clinical audit
Now fully updated in line with updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook including recent changes in eligibility for zoster vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), and the removal of Zostavax
Clinical audit: Herpes zoster prevention in older people - Predisposing activity
Clinical audit: Herpes zoster prevention in older people - Education
Clinical audit: Herpes zoster prevention in older people - Patient questions
Clinical audit: Herpes zoster prevention in older people - Reflection exercise
Clinical audit: Herpes zoster prevention in older people - Reinforcing activity
Clinical audit: Herpes zoster prevention in older people - Evaluation
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