Primary care preparedness for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a survey of NHS GPs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care manages a significant proportion of healthcare in the United Kingdom and should be a key part of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic response.

Aim

To assess preparedness for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by understanding GPs' perception of their ability to manage current and future service demand, set-up of triage processes, and training in Covid-19 infection prevention and control procedures.

Design and setting

Cross-sectional survey of practicing GPs in the United Kingdom, with 2 rounds of data collection early in the pandemic.

Methods

Online survey, scripted and hosted by medeConnect Healthcare, comprising 6 closed prompts on 7-point Likert scales, and an optional free-text component. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Free-t

SUBMITTER: Pilbeam C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8828273 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature