Effectiveness of post-COVID-19 primary care attendance in improving survival in very old patients with multimorbidity: a territory-wide target trial emulation.

Cuiling Weinull VincentKa Chun YanCamille Maringenull RachelYui Ki ChuWenlong LiuBoyan LiuYuqi HuLingyue Zhounull CelineSze Ling ChuiXue Linull EricYuk Fai WanChing Lung Cheungnull EstherWai Yin Channull WilliamChi Wai Wongnull IanChi Kei WongFrancisco Lai

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2024)

Timely primary care consultations after discharge may improve survival following COVID-19 hospitalisation among older adults aged ≥85 years, with multimorbidity. Expanding primary care services and implementing follow-up mechanisms are crucial to support this vulnerable population's recovery and well-being.

Keyphrases

primary care
coronavirus disease
sars cov
general practice
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
clinical trial
healthcare
free survival
phase ii
phase iii
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
mental health