A national survey of COVID-19 challenges, responses and effects in Australian general practice.
Aust J Gen Pract
; 49(11): 745-751, 2020 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-895902
ABSTRACT
METHOD:
A national cross-sectional online survey of Australian general practitioners was conducted in April and May 2020, with 572 respondents.RESULTS:
The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has resulted in major changes to general practice business models. Most practices have experienced increased workload and reduced income.DISCUSSION:
Australian general practices have undertaken major innovation and realignment to respond to staff safety and patient care challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased administration, reduced billable time, managing staffing and pivoting to telehealth service provision have negatively affected practice viability. Major sources of information for general practice are primary care-specific, but many practices turn to colleagues for support and resources.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Risk Management
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Communicable Disease Control
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Coronavirus Infections
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General Practice
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Aust J Gen Pract
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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