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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

Authors

Delphine Kirkove

Sara Willems

Esther Van Poel

Nadia Dardenne

Anne-Françoise Donneau

Elodie Perrin

Cécile Ponsar

Neophytos Stylianou

Claire Collins

Rémi Gagnayre

Benoit Pétré



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.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 20, 2024
Online 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

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