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Teachings After COVID-19 Outbreak From a Survey of Family Physicians #MMPMID33622842
Toselli M; Palazzi I; Lambertini M; Maurizzi A; Cereda A; Khokhar A; Landi S; Toscano F; Marasco G
J Am Board Fam Med 2021[Feb]; 34 (Suppl): S222-S224 PMID33622842show ga
BACKGROUND: Since December 2019, the dramatic escalation in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide has had a significant impact on health care systems. Family physicians (FPs) have played a critical role in the coordination of care. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In April 2020, we performed an online prospective survey to assess the impact of the pandemic on FPs' practices. RESULTS: Three hundred FPs were included. Mean age was 53.6 +/- 13.5 years. Before the pandemic, 60.2% reported >75 outpatient visits/week, which reduced down to an average of <20/week for 79.8% of FPs; 24.2% of FPs discontinued home visits, while for 94.7% of FPs there was a >50% increase in the number of telephone consultations. Concern related to the risk of contagion was elevated (>/=3/5 in 74.6%) and even higher to the risk of infecting relatives and patients (>/=3/5 in 93.3%). The majority of FPs (87%) supported the role of telemedicine in the near future. Satisfaction regarding the network with hospitals/COVID-19-dedicated wards received a score
J+Am+Board+Fam+Med 2021 ; 34 (Suppl): S222-S224
