De impact van Covid-19 op chronische zorg volgens zorgverleners: een kwalitatieve studie bij eerstelijnspraktijken in België

The impact of COVID-19 on chronic care according to providers: a qualitative study among primary practices in Belgium pandemic affects the processes routine for patients. A better understanding helps increase resilience health system and prepare it adequately next waves pandemic. was conducted 16 practices: 6 solo working, 4 monodisciplinary 7 multidisciplinary. Using semi-structured video interviews, 21 people (doctors, nurses, dieticians) were interrogated. thematic analysis performed using domains model (CCM). Three themes emerged: changes organization, risk stratification self-management support. All participating reported drastic organization with collective shift towards reduction activities, less consultations, staff responsible support put hold. transition digital did not occur. Few practitioners had systematic approach identify contact high-risk patients early follow-up. practice pre-established structured team collaboration managed continue most elements. Generally, expected no effects temporary disruption patients, although they expressed concern about already poorly regulated. findings this article show delivery Belgian context. In such contexts, establishment CCM can facilitate continuity times crisis. Short-term actions should be directed identification develop plan organize use channels support, especially regard vulnerable during epidemic.