A National Study of Community Health Centers' Readiness to Address COVID-19.
J Am Board Fam Med
; 34(Suppl): S85-S94, 2021 Feb.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1099981
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak poses serious health risks, particularly for older adults and persons with underlying chronic medical conditions. Community health centers (CHCs) serve as the patient medical home for populations that are disproportionately more susceptible to COVID-19; yet, there is a lack of understanding of current efforts in place by CHCs to prepare for and respond to the pandemic.METHODS:
We used a comprehensive cross-sectional survey and focus groups with health care personnel to understand the needs and current efforts in place by CHCs, and we derived themes from the focus group data.RESULTS:
Survey respondents (n = 234; 19% response rate) identified COVID-19 infection prevention and control (76%), safety precautions (72%), and screening, diagnostic testing, and management of patients (66%) as major educational needs. Focus group findings (n = 39) highlighted 5 key themes relevant to readiness leadership, resources, workforce capacity, communication, and formal policies and procedures.CONCLUSION:
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated long-standing CHC capacity issues making it challenging for them to adequately respond to the outbreak. Policies promoting greater investment in CHCs may strengthen them to better meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of society, and thereby help flatten the curve.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Centros Comunitarios de Salud
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Atención a la Salud
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Creación de Capacidad
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Necesidades y Demandas de Servicios de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Am Board Fam Med
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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