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Practice- and System-Based Interventions to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission in Primary Care Settings: A Qualitative Study.
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Healthcare policy = Politiques de sante [Healthc Policy] 2023 Nov; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 63-78. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Using qualitative interviews with 68 family physicians (FPs) in Canada, we describe practice- and system-based approaches that were used to mitigate COVID-19 exposure in primary care settings across Canada to ensure the continuation of primary care delivery. Participants described how they applied infection prevention and control procedures (risk assessment, hand hygiene, control of environment, administrative control, personal protective equipment) and relied on centralized services that directed patients with COVID-19 to settings outside of primary care, such as testing centres. The multi-layered approach mitigated the risk of COVID-19 exposure while also conserving resources, preserving capacity and supporting supply chains.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Longwoods Publishing.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1715-6580
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Healthcare policy = Politiques de sante
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38105668
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12927/hcpol.2023.27232