Barriers to performing onsite COVID-19 testing during the second wave in Victoria: Experiences of general practices.
Aust J Gen Pract
; 50(11): 845-849, 2021 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1543140
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The approach to performing COVID-19 testing in general practice has been going through an evolution and is variable. The aim of this study was to determine what underlying factors, if any, impeded onsite COVID-19 testing in general practices for patients during the second wave of the pandemic in Victoria.METHOD:
This study was conducted during August 2020 and October 2020. Fourteen semi-structured interviews with general practitioners, practice nurses and practice managers were conducted.RESULTS:
Barriers to performing onsite testing for COVID-19 were identified as 1) individual, 2) practitioner perception of fear, 3) lack of personal protective equipment, 4) inappropriate clinic design/location, 5) risk of patient avoidance, 6) financial risk, 7) a lack of knowledge and 8) lack of guidelines.DISCUSSION:
This study's findings relate to a unique period in Victoria, which at the time accounted for 70% of the nation's total cases and 90% of deaths. Therefore, the barriers identified in this study may help inform policymakers in regard to planning for future responses to similar situations.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
General Practice
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General Practitioners
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Aust J Gen Pract
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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