A health department has decided to change recommended immunization techniques.There is substantial evidence to support changing the current practices of nurses and physicians who administer influenza vaccinations to children.Which dissemination method is most likely to work?
A) Completing a large one-time-only information mail-out
B) Creating multifaceted interventions targeting different barriers
C) Sending out a directive from the Medical Officer of Health
D) Emailing all immunization providers

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Creating multifaceted interventions targeting different barriers is most likely to work as it addresses the different barriers that nurses and physicians may have towards changing their current practices. This method can include a range of strategies such as outreach visits, continuing education, reminders, and feedback on performance. This will be a more impactful approach than a large one-time-only information mail-out or sending out a directive from the Medical Officer of Health, as these methods may not address specific concerns or barriers that immunization providers may have. Emailing all immunization providers may be useful as part of a multifaceted intervention strategy, but is not likely to be enough on its own.

A Health Department Has Decided to Change Recommended Immunization Techniques