Ontario COVID-19 assessment centre practices in patient counselling, education, and follow-up care: A provincial survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In March 2020, COVID-19 assessment centres were launched across the province of Ontario to facilitate COVID-19 testing outside of emergency departments. We aimed to study the degree to which assessment centres provide education and follow-up care for patients with suspected COVID-19.

Methods

We conducted an online survey of Ontario COVID-19 assessment centre directors between September 15 and October 15, 2020. The primary outcomes studied were the types of educational modalities employed and information conveyed, methods and frequency of test result communication, and any follow-up care that was offered. Survey respondents were also asked to provide descriptions of barriers to patient education and test communication.

Results

A total of 56 directors (repres

SUBMITTER: Genis H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9615467 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature