Impact of COVID-19 on patient health and self-care practices: a mixed-methods survey with German patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to examine German patients': (1) self-estimation of the impact of the pandemic on their health and healthcare; and (2) use of digital self-care practices during the pandemic.

Design

Cross-sectional mixed-methods survey.

Setting and participants

General practice patients from four physicians' offices located in urban and rural areas of Bavaria, Germany, between 21 July 2020 and 17 October 2020. A total of 254 patients participated (55% response rate); 57% (262 of 459) identified as female and participants had an average age of 39.3 years. Patients were eligible to participate if they were 18 years or older and spoke German, and had access to the internet.

Results

(1) Healthcare for patients was affected by the pandemic, and the mental

SUBMITTER: Fiske A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8438575 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature