Identifying essential COVID-19 indicators for primary healthcare through Delphi analysis in 31 European countries: Eurodata eDelphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the essential role of primary healthcare (PHC) in epidemiological surveillance and public health decision-making. Across Europe, the integration of electronic health records (EHRs) and the sentinel networks have been pivotal in monitoring COVID-19. However, the lack of standardized PHC indicators for COVID-19 hinders the comparability of data among countries.

Objective

To establish a consensus on a set of standardized PHC activity indicators related to the COVID-19 pandemic for 31 countries, enhancing the capability of health authorities to make informed decisions and prepare for future health crises.

Methods

A two-round eDelphi study was conducted using a structured web-based survey, following the CREDES guidelines, to

SUBMITTER: Astier Pena MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12529254 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature