Appointment structure in Malaysian healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic: The public perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence shows physical distancing of one metre or more is important to reduce person-to-person SARS-CoV-2 transmission. This puts the Malaysian public healthcare system to a test when overcrowding has always been an issue. A new clinical appointment structure was proposed in the Malaysian public healthcare system amidst the pandemic to reduce the transmission risk. We aim to explore the general public's view on the proposed clinic appointment structure.

Methods

A cross-sectional anonymous web-based survey was conducted between 10th September 2020 and 30th November 2020. The survey was open to Malaysian aged 18 years and older via various social media platforms. The questionnaire consists of sociodemographic, experience of utilising healthcare facilities, and vi

SUBMITTER: Subramaniam Kalianan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811595 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature