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Dutch GPs' perceptions of post-pandemic changes in childhood infection management.
| Τίτλος: | Dutch GPs' perceptions of post-pandemic changes in childhood infection management. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Vrouwenraets F; Maastricht University Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences: Maastricht, Netherlands., Bannier MAGE; Maastricht UMC+: Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum+, Netherlands., van de Pol AC; Julius Centrum voor Gezondheidswetenschappen en Eerstelijns Geneeskunde, Netherlands., Cals JWL; Maastricht University Hospital: Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum+, Netherlands., de Bont EGPM; Maastricht University Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences: Maastricht, Netherlands. |
| Πηγή: | Primary health care research & development [Prim Health Care Res Dev] 2026 Sep 03; Vol. 27, pp. e94. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Sep 03. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 100897390 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1477-1128 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14634236 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Prim Health Care Res Dev Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press Original Publication: London : Arnold, c2000- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | General Practitioners*/psychology , General Practitioners*/statistics & numerical data , COVID-19*/epidemiology , Practice Patterns, Physicians'*/statistics & numerical data , Attitude of Health Personnel*, Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Humans ; Netherlands ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Female ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Child ; General Practice ; Adult |
| Περίληψη: | Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted primary care, including childhood infection management. Public health measures reduced respiratory infections, raising concerns about an 'immunity debt' in children. General practitioners (GPs) faced fewer in-person consultations, evolving diagnostic routines, and changing parental expectations. While hospital data are available, effects in general practice are less studied. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Dutch GPs with experience before and after the pandemic. The 35-item questionnaire addressed infection patterns, management, parental behaviour, and communication. Results: Of 166 GPs, 32% noted changes in infection management and 44% observed altered seasonal trends. While consultation rates remained stable, diagnostic testing and antibiotic use increased. GPs reported longer consultations and rising parental demands, especially among those with lower health literacy or migrant backgrounds. Conclusion: GPs reported key shifts in managing childhood infections. Strengthening communication and further qualitative research may enhance care and equity. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: antibiotics; children; communication; general practice; infectious disease |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 0 (Anti-Bacterial Agents) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260903 Date Completed: 20260903 Latest Revision: 20261015 |
| Update Code: | 20261015 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/S1463423626101522 |
| PMID: | 42689842 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1477-1128 |
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| DOI: | 10.1017/S1463423626101522 |