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Barriers to performing onsite COVID-19 testing during the second wave in Victoria: Experiences of general practices.
Haque, Monirul; Ferdous, Ahmed Shahriar; Miller, Jarnah; Linke, Jake Andrew; Dixon, Cody; Athan, Eugene; Friedman, N Deborah.
  • Haque M; MBBS, MMed (Fam Med), FRACGP, FACRRM (Honorary), General Practitioner, Myers Street Family Medical Practice, Geelong, Vic; General Practitioner, Sanctuary Lake Medical Practice, Point Cook, Vic; Academic, Faculty of Health Science, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
  • Ferdous AS; PhD, GCHE, MMkt, BBA, Course Director, Bachelor of Business, and Associate Professor of Marketing, Deakin Business School, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
  • Miller J; Faculty of Health Science, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
  • Linke JA; School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
  • Dixon C; Faculty of Health Science, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
  • Athan E; MBBS, MD, FRACP, MPH, Director of Department of Infectious Diseases, Barwon Health, Geelong, Vic; Professor, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
  • Friedman ND; MBBS, FRACP, MD, MPH, Infectious Diseases Physician, Barwon Health, Geelong, Vic; Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic.
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: General Practice / General Practitioners / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Aust J Gen Pract Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: General Practice / General Practitioners / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Aust J Gen Pract Year: 2021 Document Type: Article