CARD System for Improving Vaccination Experience
CL
VG
Overseen ByVictoria Gudzak, MSc
Age: Any Age
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Toronto
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
To integrate CARD in community pharmacy-led vaccinations and document impact on vaccine clients and pharmacy staff.
Research Team
AT
Anna Taddio, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pharmacy staff and clients at community pharmacies involved in the study. Staff will use CARD strategies during vaccinations. Clients must be getting vaccinated at these pharmacies and able to understand and read English.Inclusion Criteria
Pharmacy staff in community pharmacies participating in the project
Vaccine clients being vaccinated in community pharmacies participating in the project
Exclusion Criteria
Unable to understand and read English
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Intervention
Integration of CARD in the pharmacy vaccination process, including education, environment, engagement, and evaluation
3 months
Ongoing visits as per vaccination schedule
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for implementation success and attitudes about vaccination
3 months
Treatment Details
Interventions
- CARD
Trial Overview The trial is testing the CARD system, which stands for Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract techniques to see if it reduces pain or negative reactions during vaccinations in a community pharmacy setting.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: CARD (multi-faceted intervention)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
CARD will be integrated in the pharmacy vaccination process. This includes education, environment (e.g., clinic spaces), engagement (interactions), and evaluation (surveys/feedback).
Group II: Control (standard care)Active Control1 Intervention
There are no specific procedures being undertaken to plan or execute vaccine clinics. Usual practices will be instituted by participating pharmacies.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Toronto
Lead Sponsor
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Wholehealth Pharmacy Partners
Collaborator
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2,500+
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