Impact of a Primary Care Gatekeeping System on Vaccination Uptake
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Observation Group 1 – Qualitative Expert Interviews
Experts from the German healthcare system with professional expertise in primary care systems, general practitioner-centered care, vaccinat
Sponsors
Essener Forschungsinstitut für Medizinmanagement
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Suitability for answering the research questions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of suitability for answering the research questions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Study Component Perceived impact of a mandatory primary care system on adult vaccination rates from the perspective of relevant stakeholders within the German healthcare system. Quantitative Study Component Assessment of the importance of organizational, structural, and reimbursement-related characteristics of a primary care system with regard to their potential influence on general practitioners' willingness to recommend and administer vaccinations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identification of facilitators and barriers to vaccination within a mandatory primary care system. Acceptance of a mandatory primary care system from the perspective of general practitioners. Evaluation of organizational and structural support measures. Assessment of different reimbursement models and incentive mechanisms. Perceived role of other stakeholders (statutory health insurance funds, Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, and professional associations) in the implementation of a primary care system. Association between practice characteristics (e.g., participation in the GP-centered care program [HZV]) and preferences regarding the design of a primary care system. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAnke Walendzik
Essener Forschungsinstitut für Medizinmanagement GmbH
Outcome results
None listed