Abstract
BackgroundVaccine coverage (VC) in patients awaiting kidney transplantation is insufficient. MethodsWe performed a prospective, single-center, interventional, randomized, open-label study comparing a reinforced group (infectious disease consultation proposed) and a standard group (letter stating vaccine recommendations sent to the nephrologist) of patients in our institution awaiting renal transplantation. FindingsOut of the 58 eligible patients, 19 declined to participate. Twenty patients were randomized to the standard group and 19 to the reinforced group. Essential VC increased from.10% to 20% in the standard group and from 15.8% to 52.6% in the reinforced group (p < 0.034). The main obstacles identified were lack of vaccination traceability, refusal of an additional consultation and the journey time between home and hospital. ConclusionWhile introduction of an infectious disease consultation during the pre-transplant check-up significantly improved VC in patients, it is time-consuming and failed to achieve a satisfactory rate of VC.
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