“44% of doctors say they propose vaccination to patients, but 65% complain of having little time to give this information – 18% for lack of tools – not considering that, paradoxically, with vaccination those patients could avoid clogging up the study, avoiding infections and complications that absorb time and resources from the doctor and the health system “. Gayle Davey, partner, Consulting Division, Kantarin presenting today, during a global media brief in virtual mode, the results of the Global Monitor study, conducted between July and August by Kantar on behalf of GlaxoSmithKline (Gsk) in 9 countries, including Italy, on the attitude of the population towards health, aging and the role of health professionals in transforming vaccines into vaccinations.
“Adults – continues Davey – know the importance of age healthily in terms of routine check-ups, lifestyle and vaccination and, for this practice, they prefer to be contacted by email or SMS. Against Covid, on average, 8 out of 10 of those over 50 have been vaccinated to protect themselves and those they love, but only half have had the flu in the last 5 years. If we consider anti-pneumococcal we go down to 14% and 10% for the anti Herpes zoster (Shingles) “.
To increase vaccination and keep people healthy for longer, “I believe doctors should be reassured and motivated about the time to devote to information as an investment,” he says. David Sinclair, Chief Executive at International Longevity Center (UK), speaking at the media brief – We need to increase information on effectiveness, especially in people at risk, and use technology. The SMS have been effective in calling for vaccination for Covid. “This modality” should be implemented for the flu and other vaccinations “.
The thing that “we have seen is that there is no lack of willpower on the part of health professionals: there is a lack of tools, there are no infrastructures and resources as for pediatric vaccinations“, highlights Davey.” Even in the Italian survey carried out by Cittadinanzattiva, health professionals show a lack of time and infrastructure to promote vaccination. There is no perception that every doctor-patient contact is important, “he notes Mariano Votta, of Cittadinanzattiva and Director of Active Citizenship Network (Acn). “We must support health workers – urges Sinclair – All operators should be involved in vaccination: doctors, pharmacists, nurses: they are all crucial”. Votta agrees, noting that “the pharmacists, involved in Italy for the first time in vaccination for the Covid-19 emergency, show that it is possible to give this service to citizens in proximity, because there is trust in health workers”.
“Everyone – he says Piyali Mukherjee, Vice president, Head of Global Medical Affairs Gsk – they talk about the importance of information for doctors and patients, nurses and pharmacists, but the industry also has a responsibility: give the doctor the correct information to give the right advice to his clients“.
On the open days of the anti-Covid vaccination “we did not ask – Votta points out – if the doctor, nurse or pharmacist administered the vaccine: the context gave confidence. During the pandemic, when the clinics were closed, the pharmacy remained the window, the proximity health center always open. Pharmacists should be involved, they are willing to play an active role in the vaccination routine. Next month we will publish the new survey. Pharmacists have an important role and, after the pandemic, we must recognize that everyone, health professionals and patients, have a role in promoting health “.
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