Switching the default: a formative evaluation of pre-booked appointments on COVID-19 vaccination uptake and effects on intended uptake.

Switching the default: a formative evaluation of pre-booked appointments on COVID-19 vaccination uptake and effects on intended uptake.

Publication date: Aug 03, 2026

In autumn 2023, COVID-19 vaccination invitations in the Netherlands shifted from self-scheduling to pre-booked appointments for selected groups. While defaulting to pre-booked slots may increase uptake, potential rebound effects remain unclear. We examine preferences between appointment types, their effect on vaccination intentions, and whether effects are different for individuals hesitant about this vaccination round. A mixed-methods approach was used to assess vaccination intentions for three groups (

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Concepts Keywords
Attitudes
COVID-19
Defaults
Mixed methods
Opt-out
Pre-booked appointments
Preferences
Vaccination coverage
Vaccination intention
Vaccination uptake
Vaccines

Semantics

Type Source Name
disease MESH COVID-19

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