Table 2.
Influence of the pandemic on practice workload and differences between the two time points.
| Baseline 2021 | Follow-Up 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 143 | 51 |
| Compared to pre-pandemic times, my practice is visited by patients | ||
| More frequently | 47.3% | 69.4% |
| As frequently | 42% | 24.5% |
| Less frequently | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| Compared to pre-pandemic times, I need for patient consultations | ||
| More time | 67.9% | 61.2% |
| As much time | 28.2% | 32.7% |
| Less time | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| Compared to pre-pandemic times, my workload is | ||
| Higher | 91.6% | 95.9% |
| Just the same | 8.4% | 4.1% |
| Lower | 0% | 0% |
| Compared to pre-pandemic times, the economic situation of my practice | ||
| Improved | 19.8% | 44.9% |
| Did not change | 67.2% | 40.8% |
| Worsened | 13% | 14.3% |
| Have you considered quitting your job in the last 12 months? | n.a. | |
| Yes | 26.5% | |
| No | 73.5% |
Note. Data are presented as percentage (n/nvalid). n.a., not assessed.