COVID-19 and its impact on healthcare services provided to patients with COPD: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted primary healthcare for chronic disease patients, including those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Information about whether virtual or remote consultations were effective or acceptable to patients with COPD is sparse. E-consultation and telephone triage strategies were deployed, with the vast majority of triaged consultations taking place over the phone or through video calls. This study explored the views of patients with COPD and providers on the effects of the pandemic on their health and healthcare, and barriers to/enablers of remote consultations.

Methods

12 semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted via telephone/Zoom among patients with COPD and healthcare professional

SUBMITTER: Aljahan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12742183 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature