HPV Vaccine: Same Way Same Day 1.3

For healthcare providers such as pediatricians or primary care physicians seeking to enhance HPV vaccine uptake, effective communication plays a vital role. The HPV Vaccine: Same Way, Same Day™ app offers a platform to practice various communication techniques when introducing and discussing the vaccine with parents and young patients, particularly those expressing hesitation towards immunization.

HPV vaccines are recognized as among the safest and most efficacious vaccines, holding significant potential to save lives; however, their utilization rates remain notably low. Through role-play simulations presented in HPV Vaccine: Same Way, Same Day™, you assume the role of a pediatrician engaging in practice conversations with a virtual family. These scenarios aim to equip you with essential skills such as introducing the vaccine alongside other vaccinations, confidently recommending its administration, and adeptly addressing queries related to its efficacy and safety.

In real-world practice, healthcare professionals often encounter parents displaying reluctance towards the HPV vaccine. By incorporating techniques derived from Motivational Interviewing, you will hone your ability to engage in shared decision-making with families. This involves utilizing open-ended questions, acknowledging their concerns, demonstrating empathy, and sharing information in a respectful manner. By embracing these strategies, your authoritative guidance can help alleviate parental hesitancy concerning the HPV vaccine for their child.

Features:

• Acquire insights about the HPV vaccine and learn effective strategies for broaching the topic with parents.
• Participate in a sequence of simulated role-play dialogues with a fully animated parent and child, supplemented by personalized feedback from a virtual coach.
• Access additional resources covering HPV vaccinations and motivational interviewing techniques.

HPV Vaccine: Same Way Same Day was collaboratively developed by the Academic Pediatric Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Kognito™.