Changes in primary care visits for respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multinational study by the International Consortium of Primary Care Big Data Researchers (INTRePID).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The majority of patients with respiratory illness are seen in primary care settings. Given COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory illness, the INTernational ConsoRtium of Primary Care BIg Data Researchers (INTRePID), assessed the pandemic impact on primary care visits for respiratory illnesses.

Design

Definitions for respiratory illness types were agreed on collectively. Monthly visit counts with diagnosis were shared centrally for analysis.

Setting

Primary care settings in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Norway, Peru, Singapore, Sweden and the United States.

Participants

Over 38 million patients seen in primary care settings in INTRePID countries before and during the pandemic, from January 1st, 2018, to December 31st, 2021.

Main outcome me

SUBMITTER: Westfall JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215147 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature