Survey to identify research priorities for primary care in Scotland during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify research priorities for primary care in Scotland following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

Modified James Lind Alliance methodology; respondents completed an online survey to make research suggestions and rank research themes in order of priority.

Setting

Scotland primary care.

Participants

Healthcare professionals in primary care in Scotland and members of primary care patient and public involvement groups. 512 respondents provided research suggestions; 8% (n=40) did not work in health or social care; of those who did work, 68.8% worked in primary care, 16.3% community care, 11.7% secondary care, 4.5% third sector, 4.2% university (respondents could select multiple options). Of those respondents who identified as healthcare professionals,

SUBMITTER: Hubbard G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9066088 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature