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Reflections of Rural Primary Care Physicians on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

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Description
Describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural primary care physicians' relationships with patients, other physicians, clinic staff, and their communities via interviews conducted between Oct 2022 and April 2023 with 12 Wisconsin physicians. Discusses elements including challenges in implementing new clinical practices, impacts of beliefs about the pandemic, strategies and coping mechanisms, and availability of staff and other resources.
Author(s)
Mary F. Henningfield, Keelin McHugh, Sarina Schrager
Citation
BMC Primary Care, 26, 160
Date
05/2025
Tagged as
COVID-19 · Health disparities · Health workforce supply and demand · Physicians · Primary care · Wisconsin