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  • The role of primary health care in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in 30 European countries [Elektronski vir] : a retrospective descriptive study (Eurodata study)
    Guisado Clavero, Marina ...
    Background and aim: Primary health care (PHC) supported long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in attending COVID-19 patients. The aim of this study is to describe the role of PHC in LTCFs in Europe ... during the early phase of the pandemic. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study from 30 European countries using data from September 2020 collected with an ad hoc semi-structured questionnaire. Related variables are SARS-CoV-2 testing, contact tracing, follow-up, additional testing, and patient care. Results: Twenty-six out of the 30 European countries had PHC involvement in LTCFs during the COVID-19 pandemic. PHC participated in initial medical care in 22 countries, while, in 15, PHC was responsible for SARS-CoV-2 test along with other institutions. Supervision of individuals in isolation was carried out mostly by LTCF staff, but physical examination or symptom's follow-up was performed mainly by PHC. Conclusion: PHC has participated in COVID-19 pandemic assistance in LTCFs in coordination with LTCF staff, public health officers, and hospitals.
    Source: Primary health care research & development. - ISSN 1477-1128 (Vol. 24, iss. [article no.] e60, 2023, str. 1-8)
    Type of material - e-article ; adult, serious
    Publish date - 2023
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 203082755

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    https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/primary-health-care-research-and-development/article/role-of-primary-health-care-in-longterm-care-facilities-during-the-covid19-pandemic-in-30-european-countries-a-retrospective-descriptive-study-eurodata-study/F8537D53C92370BCFDC95FD940B4AD4C
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