Effectiveness of post-COVID-19 primary care attendance in improving survival in very old patients with multimorbidity: a territory-wide target trial emulation.
Cuiling WeiVincent Ka Chun YanCamille MaringeWenxin TianRachel Yui Ki ChuWenlong LiuBoyan LiuYuqi HuLingyue ZhouCeline Sze Ling ChuiXue LiEric Yuk Fai WanChing Lung CheungEsther Wai Yin ChanWilliam Chi Wai WongIan Chi Kei WongFrancisco Tsz Tsun LaiPublished in: Family medicine and community health (2024)
Timely primary care consultations after COVID-19 hospitalisation may improve survival following COVID-19 hospitalisation among older adults aged 85 or above with multimorbidity. Expanding primary care services and implementing follow-up mechanisms are crucial to support this vulnerable population's recovery and well-being.