The role of primary health care in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in 30 European countries: a retrospective descriptive study (Eurodata study)
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Published:2023
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Volume:24
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ISSN:1463-4236
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Container-title:Primary Health Care Research & Development
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Prim Health Care Res Dev
Author:
Guisado-Clavero MarinaORCID, Ares-Blanco SaraORCID, Serafini AliceORCID, Del Rio Lourdes RamosORCID, Larrondo Ileana GefaellORCID, Fitzgerald LouiseORCID, Vinker Shlomo, van Pottebergh Gijs, Valtonen Kirsi, Vaes Bert, Yilmaz Canan Tuz, Torzsa Péter, Tilli Paula, Sentker Theresa, Seifert Bohumil, Saurek-Aleksandrovska Natalija, Sattler Martin, Petricek Goranka, Petrazzuoli Ferdinando, Petek Davorina, Perjés Ábel, López Naldy Parodi, Neves Ana Luisa, Murauskienė Liubovė, Lingner Heidrun, Nessler Katarzyna, Heleno Bruno, Krztoń-Królewiecka Anna, Kostić Milena, Korkmaz Büsra Çimen, Knežević Snežana, Kirkovski Aleksandar, Karathanos Vasilis Trifon, Jandrić-Kočić Marijana, Ivanna Shushman, Ільков Оксана, Hoffmann Kathryn, Hanževački Miroslav, Gómez-Johansson Mila, Gjorgjievski Dragan, Domeyer Philippe-Richard J., Peña Maryher Delphin, Divjak Asja Ćosić, Busneag Iliana-Carmen, Brutskaya-Stempkovskaya Elena, Bayen Sabine, Bakola Maria, Adler Limor, Assenova Radost, Astier-Peña María PilarORCID, Gómez Bravo Raquel
Abstract
Abstract
Background and aim:
Primary health care (PHC) supported long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in attending COVID-19 patients. The aim of this study is to describe the role of PHC in LTCFs in Europe during the early phase of the pandemic.
Methods:
Retrospective descriptive study from 30 European countries using data from September 2020 collected with an ad hoc semi-structured questionnaire. Related variables are SARS-CoV-2 testing, contact tracing, follow-up, additional testing, and patient care.
Results:
Twenty-six out of the 30 European countries had PHC involvement in LTCFs during the COVID-19 pandemic. PHC participated in initial medical care in 22 countries, while, in 15, PHC was responsible for SARS-CoV-2 test along with other institutions. Supervision of individuals in isolation was carried out mostly by LTCF staff, but physical examination or symptom’s follow-up was performed mainly by PHC.
Conclusion:
PHC has participated in COVID-19 pandemic assistance in LTCFs in coordination with LTCF staff, public health officers, and hospitals.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Care Planning,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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