Publications by authors named "Luke Lefler"
West J Emerg Med
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic worsened healthcare access and increased vaccine hesitancy, prompting a student-led vaccination program in an emergency department aimed at improving vaccine uptake.
- The program included medical and pharmacy student volunteers who screened patients and provided education to address vaccine concerns, resulting in a slight increase in vaccine acceptance rates post-education.
- Key findings indicated the major reasons for hesitancy were concerns about side effects, and factors like age and race influenced acceptance; implementation faced challenges but was supported by student engagement and public health efforts.
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