ArticleSSM. Qualitative research in health2022
Multinational primary health care experiences from the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative analysis.
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Abstract
objectiveTo learn from primary health care experts' experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic across countries.
methodsWe applied qualitative thematic analysis to open-text responses from a multinational rapid response survey of primary health care experts assessing response to the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
resultsRespondents' comments focused on three main areas of primary health care response directly influenced by the pandemic: 1) impact on the primary care workforce, including task-shifting responsibilities outside clinician specialty and changes in scope of work, financial strains on practices, and the daily uncertainties and stress of a constantly evolving situation; 2) impact on patient care delivery, both essential care for COVID-19 cases and the non-essential care that was neglected or postponed; 3) and the shift to using new technologies.
conclusionsPrimary health care experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe were similar in their levels of workforce stress, rapid technologic adaptation, and need to pivot delivery strategies, often at the expense of routine care.
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