Effect of Electronic and Mail Outreach From Primary Care Physicians for COVID-19 Vaccination Among Elderly Patients

Effect of Electronic and Mail Outreach From Primary Care Physicians for COVID-19 Vaccination Among Elderly Patients

This randomized controlled trial tested the effect of culturally tailored and standard electronic secure messages and mailings from patients' primary care physicians to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among adults aged 65 and older.

This randomized controlled trial tested the effect of culturally tailored and standard electronic secure messages and mailings from patients' primary care physicians to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among adults aged 65 and older. Patients who had not received a COVID-19 vaccination or appointment after previous outreach attempts were randomized to receive (a) an electronic secure message and/or mail outreach from their PCP, (b) similar outreach with additional culturally tailored content, or (c) usual care. The primary outcome was receipt of COVID-19 vaccination during the 8 weeks after the initial study outreach date.

Inclusion Criteria:

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Exclusion Criteria:

Received COVID-19 vaccine prior to Study Outreach 1.