Result description
An understanding of vaccination is crucial to its acceptance by the aging population. As a healthcare professional, having insights into what influences older adults in deciding whether or not they accept vaccination is therefore fundamental.
The educational platform, integrating principles of adult learning theory and ongoing professional education, includes selected training courses, podcasts, videos, peer-reviewed publications, and workshops, available in five languages and customized for regional needs.
Key sections include vaccination communication, vaccines, infectious diseases, and training, all of which are regularly updated.
We are specifically addressing influenza, pneumococcal, herpes zoster vaccination and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, as well as generic characteristics of the vaccines and diseases.
Upon its development, the educational platform was pilot tested among a panel of healthcare professionals.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- We are sharing our knowledge
- Collaboration
Increase awareness, share knowledge and encourage collaboration.
This platform emphasizes the importance of effective communication between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and older adults, promoting evidence-based practices and inter-professional collaboration. By providing HCPs with innovative educational resources and training, they can enhance their knowledge and skills in immunization practices, ultimately contributing to healthier aging populations.
Our education platform includes information to address questions and provide skills for HCPs to engage older adults in vaccination conversations.
- Others/ No specific audience
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
The platform’s sustainability is assured through its permanent hosting on the University of Ferrara’s (Italy) servers, and its networking capabilities are strengthened by links with national and international institutions. The platform has been proposed for incorporation into educational programs in Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, and France, for training of medical students as well as practitioners.
In addition, the VITAL team is seeking accreditation from the WHO-supported “Vaccine Safety Net” and has been proposed to the International Collaboration on Advanced Vaccinology Training e-portal. The team is committed to holding regular meetings to ensure the platform’s sustainability and ongoing improvement, with the ultimate goal of facilitating its widespread use and continuous education of healthcare professionals in the field of adult vaccinology.
- Europe
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by:
EFPIA European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries
