Monitoring of Reported COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Community Oncology Settings
Author(s)
Harrell R1, Kwon A2, Karhade M3, Robert N2, Wu N4, Heller B5, Alwardt S2, Moore L6, Smith H2
1Ontada, Mandeville, LA, USA, 2Ontada, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 3Ontada, Houston, TX, USA, 4US Oncology Network, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 5Southern Cancer Center, Mobile, AL, USA, 6Ontada, Shaker Heights, OH, USA
Presentation Documents
OBJECTIVES: As of 05/27/21, 50.5% of the United States population had initiated COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccination rates, safety and efficacy among those on active chemotherapy are not well published. As a first step towards improving cancer patient care, we explored vaccination rates among patients on active chemotherapy to gain insights on its utilization in this population and improve care of cancer patients. METHODS: On 01/23/21, McKesson Specialty Health deployed a COVID Vaccine Administration survey within its iKnowMed electronic health record platform. Cancer patients who answered the survey with ongoing chemotherapy 30 days prior to or after 01/01/21 and ≥2 office visits between 01/01/21 and 05/27/21 were included in the study. Self-reported and onsite vaccination, brand, and COVID-19–related information were recorded. Chi-squared tests were used to determine significant differences between groups. RESULTS: Selection criteria yielded 50,423 patients. The study population was 55% female (n=27,923) with a median age of 68 years (min, max 20, 80+). Approximately 60% (n=11,867) reported initiating vaccination, and 40% (n=7,797) reported being fully vaccinated. The majority of patients reported having received the vaccine by Pfizer (52%, n=10,275), followed by Moderna (45%, n=8,836), Janssen (3%, n=540), and AstraZeneca <1%. Vaccination rates did not differ significantly between females (39%, n=10,799) and males (39%, n=8,865). Patients aged ≤69 years had a significantly lower rate than those older (34%, n=8,928 vs 44%, n=10,736; p<0.0001). Patients with metastatic disease had a significantly higher vaccination rate than those without metastasis (40%, n=14,591 vs. 36%, n=5,073; p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: This study marks an initial review of the first 6 months post emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccinations. The survey responses could not be validated with external data sources. Continued research is needed to investigate reasons for lower rates, adverse effects, and treatment selection, and to monitor patient outcomes amongst vaccinated patients on chemotherapy.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2021-11, ISPOR Europe 2021, Copenhagen, Denmark
Value in Health, Volume 24, Issue 12, S2 (December 2021)
Code
POSC407
Topic
Clinical Outcomes, Economic Evaluation
Topic Subcategory
Clinician Reported Outcomes
Disease
Infectious Disease (non-vaccine), Oncology