Delivering asthma reviews during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Watling-Smith, Jane
- Roberts, Nicola J
Abstract
The Covid-19 pandemic meant that the delivery of asthma management in primary care changed virtually overnight, requiring the introduction of alternatives to face-to-face care. This study examines the experiences of nurses who were performing asthma reviews during the pandemic, identifying the key themes that emerged, as well as providing recommendations for future practice.
This article has been double-blind peer reviewed
In this article…
The challenges involved in working remotely versus face to face
Recommendations for future research on asthma consultations
The efficacy of remote consultation for asthma reviews
Key points
Access to asthma management changed dramatically with the Covid-19 pandemic
Nurses performing asthma reviews started to see patients remotely
This practice had huge benefits as well as some disadvantages
Study participants demonstrated resilience and adapted to the new challenges
More training is needed to upskill both health professionals and patients to interact remotely