Table 4.
Provision of care, current problems and need for support related to COVID-19/long COVID in GP practices.
| Baseline 2021 | Follow-Up 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 143 | 51 |
| Problems related to treatment of patients with long COVID * | n.a. | |
| Diagnosis is difficult | 42.1% | |
| Unspecific symptoms | 78.2% | |
| Uncertainty regarding medications | 70.7% | |
| Long course of disease | 78.9% | |
| No guidelines available | 56.4% | |
| Need for support related to COVID-19 * | n.a. | |
| Specialized information on typical symptoms and their length | 53.4% | |
| Exchange with colleagues on case reports and workshops | 45.9% | |
| Online training | 37.6% | |
| Diagnostic tools | 30.8% | |
| Special therapies for patients with long COVID | 55.6% | |
| Guidelines on long COVID | 63.9% | |
| Referral options to specialized outpatient clinics | 60.9% | |
| Fewer appointments can be currently offered in the following services *: | n.a. | |
| Acute consultations | 20% | |
| Care of chronically ill patients | 40% | |
| Preventive cancer screenings | 44% | |
| Preventive health check-ups | 58% | |
| Self-payer services | 66% | |
| Home visits | 24% | |
| Nursing home visits | 22% | |
| Being able to address medical and/or psychological needs of COVID patients during consultations 1 = “not able”, 10 = “fully able” |
6.7 ± 2 | 6.7 ± 2 |
| Perceived limited provision of satisfactory medical care to other patients with chronic diseases 1 = “fully limited”, 10 = “not limited” |
6.2 ± 2.5 | 5.1 ± 2.4 |
Data are presented as mean, standard deviations, and percentage (n/nvalid). *, multiple responses possible, n.a., not assessed.