Development of a primary care pandemic plan informed by in-depth policy analysis and interviews with family physicians across Canada during COVID-19: a qualitative case study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the recurrent risk of respiratory illness-based pandemics, and the important roles family physicians play during public health emergencies, the development of pandemic plans for primary care is imperative. Existing pandemic plans in Canada, however, do not adequately incorporate family physicians' roles and perspectives. This policy and planning oversight has become increasingly evident with the emergence of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, pandemic. This study is designed to inform the development of pandemic plans for primary care through evidence from four provinces in Canada: British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Methods and analysis

We will employ a multiple-case study of regions in four provinces. Each case co

SUBMITTER: Mathews M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8300554 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature