General practice experiences of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout: lessons for primary care reform.

Wright, M; Hoffman, R; Petrozzi, MJ; Wise, S

General practice experiences of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout: lessons for primary care reform.

Wright, M

Hoffman, R Petrozzi, MJ Wise, S

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Publisher:: CSIRO PUBLISHING
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Citation:: Aust Health Rev, 2022, 46, (5), pp. 595-604
Issue Date:: 2022-10

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dc.contributor.author	Wright, M https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2708-4753
dc.contributor.author	Hoffman, R
dc.contributor.author	Petrozzi, MJ
dc.contributor.author	Wise, S https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3513-3471
dc.date.accessioned	2022-12-08T23:39:32Z
dc.date.available	2022-08-21
dc.date.available	2022-12-08T23:39:32Z
dc.date.issued	2022-10
dc.identifier.citation	Aust Health Rev, 2022, 46, (5), pp. 595-604
dc.identifier.issn	0156-5788
dc.identifier.issn	1449-8944
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/164261
dc.description.abstract	Objective The aim of this research was to explore the experiences of general practice in delivering Australia's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, and the impact on practice finances and workforce. Methods Eighteen semi-structured interviews with owners and practice managers of general practices in Greater Sydney between June and August 2021 were conducted. Results Practices reported early enthusiasm for the vaccine rollout and engaged in large-scale staffing and infrastructure adaptations to manage increased vaccination workload. Although some practices reported increased income related to vaccination, nearly all reported increased costs. Lack of timely and transparent communication between primary care and policymakers was a major concern for practices. Conclusions The success of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout relied on the goodwill of general practices. Participation in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout resulted in increased stress, increased administration workload, and reduced financial viability for many practices.
dc.format	Print
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	CSIRO PUBLISHING
dc.relation.ispartof	Aust Health Rev
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1071/AH22121
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1605 Policy and Administration
dc.subject.classification	Public Health
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19 Vaccines
dc.subject.mesh	General Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Primary Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Primary Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	General Practice
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19 Vaccines
dc.title	General practice experiences of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout: lessons for primary care reform.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	46
utslib.location.activity	Australia
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
utslib.for	1605 Policy and Administration
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHERE - Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
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dc.date.updated	2022-12-08T23:39:31Z
pubs.issue	5
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pubs.volume	46
utslib.citation.issue	5

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Objective The aim of this research was to explore the experiences of general practice in delivering Australia's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, and the impact on practice finances and workforce. Methods Eighteen semi-structured interviews with owners and practice managers of general practices in Greater Sydney between June and August 2021 were conducted. Results Practices reported early enthusiasm for the vaccine rollout and engaged in large-scale staffing and infrastructure adaptations to manage increased vaccination workload. Although some practices reported increased income related to vaccination, nearly all reported increased costs. Lack of timely and transparent communication between primary care and policymakers was a major concern for practices. Conclusions The success of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout relied on the goodwill of general practices. Participation in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout resulted in increased stress, increased administration workload, and reduced financial viability for many practices.

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