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Influenza Vaccination Assessment according to a Value-Based Health Care Approach

Journal

VACCINES
Volume 10, Issue 10, Pages -

Publisher

MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10101675

Keywords

influenza; flu; vaccination; vaccines; value; value-based health care; personal value; allocative value; technical value; societal value

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  1. Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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This study reviewed international literature on the value of influenza vaccination, using a new value framework based on four pillars. The results showed that while most studies addressed technical and societal value, the overall value of influenza vaccination is still not fully recognized. Understanding and communicating the whole value of influenza vaccination is crucial in guiding value-based health policies.
Background: Seasonal influenza has a considerable public health impact, and vaccination is the key to preventing its consequences. Our aim was to describe how the value of influenza vaccination is addressed in the scientific literature considering a new value framework based on four pillars (personal, allocative, technical, and societal value). Methods: A systematic review was conducted by querying three databases. The analysis was performed on international studies focused on influenza vaccination value, and the four value pillars were taken into consideration for their description. Results: Overall, 40 studies were considered. Most of them focused on influenza vaccination in the general population (27.5%), emphasizing its value for all age groups. Most studies addressed technical value (70.4%), especially in terms of economic models and cost drivers to be considered for the economic evaluations of influenza vaccines, and societal value (63%), whereas few dealt with personal (37%) and allocative values (22.2%). Conclusions: The whole value of influenza vaccination is still not completely recognized. Knowledge and communication of the whole value of influenza vaccination is essential to guide value-based health policies. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to implement initiatives that involve all relevant stakeholders.

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