Characteristics of primary care practices associated with patient education during COVID-19: results of the cross-sectional PRICOV-19 study in 38 countries

Kirkove, Delphine; Willems, Sara; Van Poel, Esther; Dardenne, Nadia; Donneau, Anne-Françoise; Perrin, Elodie; Ponsar, Cécile; Mallen, Christian; Stylianou, Neophytos; Collins, Claire; Gagnayre, Rémi; Pétré, Benoit

Abstract

Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization established a number of key recommendations such as educational activities especially within primary care practices (PCPs) which are a key component of this strategy. This paper aims to examine the educational activities of PCPs during COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the factors associated with these practices across 38 countries. Methods: A "Patient Education (PE)" score was created based on responses to six items from the self-reported questionnaire among PCPs (n = 3638) compiled by the PRICOV-19 study. Statistical analyses were performed on 3638 cases, with PCPs with missing PE score values were excluded. Results: The PE score features a mean of 2.55 (SD = 0.68) and a median of 2.50 (2.16 – 3.00), with a maximum of 4.00, and varies quite widely between countries. Among all PCPs characteristics, these factors significantly increase the PE score: the payment system type (with a capitation payment system or another system compared to the fee for service), the perception of average PCP with patients with chronic conditions and the perception of adequate governmental support. Conclusion: The model presented in this article is still incomplete and requires further investigation to identify other configuration elements favorable to educational activities. However, the results already highlight certain levers that will enable the development of this educational approach appropriate to primary care.

Citation

Kirkove, D., Willems, S., Van Poel, E., Dardenne, N., Donneau, A.-F., Perrin, E., …Pétré, B. (2024). Characteristics of primary care practices associated with patient education during COVID-19: results of the cross-sectional PRICOV-19 study in 38 countries. BMC Primary Care, 24(Suppl 1), Article 285. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02348-x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 20, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Apr 18, 2024
• Publication Date: Apr 18, 2024
• Deposit Date: Apr 22, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 22, 2024
• Journal: BMC Primary Care
• Print ISSN: 2731-4553
• Publisher: BioMed Central
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 24
• Issue: Suppl 1
• Article Number: 285
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02348-x
• Keywords: PRICOV-19, COVID-19, Primary health care, Patient education, General practice, International comparison
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/796742