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Observational studyBMJ open2024

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of patients with cardiovascular disease in Australia: mixed-methods study.

Ritu Trivedi, Allison Jaure, Jason Chiang, Ayesha Thaliph, Tim Shaw, Clara K Chow, Liliana Laranjo

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Ritu TrivediWestmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5128-3202
Allison JaureSydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8973-9538
Jason ChiangWestmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
Ayesha ThaliphWestmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
Tim ShawWestmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
Clara K ChowWestmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia clara.chow@sydney.edu.au.
Liliana LaranjoWestmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1020-3402

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe study explored the perceived impacts of COVID-19 and its associated policies and social restrictions on health, self-management and access to healthcare.

designCross-sectional observational (online survey) and qualitative study (semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis).

settingAustralia.

participantsPeople with self-reported cardiovascular disease (CVD) and/or risk factors.

resultsSurvey responses were collected from 690 participants (43.8% women, 40.1% over 65 years). Participants reported that their heart health had been affected by the pandemic (26.3%), were less likely to exercise (47.1%), have a healthy diet (25.9%) and take medications (9.4%). A large proportion were admitted to hospital (46.2%) and presented to the emergency department (40.6%). Difficulties in accessing healthcare providers (53.2%) and use of telemedicine (63.6%) were reported. We conducted 16 semi-structured interviews and identified five key themes: adding burden in seeking medical care, impediments in accessing a readjusted health system, exacerbating vulnerability and distress, coping with self-management and adapting to telehealth.

conclusionsPatients with CVD expressed an additional burden in seeking medical care and difficulties navigating a readjusted health system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associated policies and access issues heightened vulnerabilities and distress, making self-management of health difficult for patients with CVD.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesCOVID-19Health Services AccessibilityQualitative ResearchAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsPatient Acceptance of Health CareSARS-CoV-2cardiologyCOVID-19qualitative research

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PMID39019628
PMCPMC11256052

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