Family physicians' perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on preventative care in primary care: findings from a qualitative study.
Crystal VaughanJulia LukewichMaria MathewsEmily Gard MarshallLindsay HeddenSarah SpencerDana RyanRita K McCrackenPaul S GillStephen WetmoreRichard BuoteLeslie MeredithLauren R MoritzJudith Belle BrownPublished in: Family practice (2022)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, upstream care efforts were impacted, and FPs were forced to reduce their provision of preventative care. FPs contribute direct insight to primary care delivery that can support pandemic planning to ensure preventative care is sustained during future emergencies.