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This research aims to improve vaccination adherence rates for patients with functional asplenia due to sickle cell disease.

December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Addressing functional asplenia in sickle cell disease: A quality improvement approach to improve vaccination rates

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EKEvan KeiserUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison

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Quality improvement initiatives enhance pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates in sickle cell disease patients, suggesting effective strategies for adherence.

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This research aims to improve vaccination adherence rates for patients with functional asplenia due to sickle cell disease.
Identified care gaps through a fishbone diagram analysis.
Implemented an interdisciplinary team workflow including a nurse care manager for patient education and vaccine administration.
Developed EMR tools for vaccination tracking and order sets.
Initial vaccination rates increased to 41.7% for pneumococcal and 27.8% for MenACWY.
Patient education was provided to 58.3% of patients, with 50% requesting vaccination during visits.
A barrier was identified with insurance prior authorizations affecting in-clinic vaccinations.

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Evan Keiser (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f444fa91c937236d5b9 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-2596

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Quality improvement initiatives enhance pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates in sickle cell disease patients, suggesting effective strategies for adherence.

Addressing functional asplenia in sickle cell disease: A quality improvement approach to improve vaccination rates

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Addressing functional asplenia in sickle cell disease: A quality improvement approach to improve vaccination rates

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