Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 26, 2025

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
05:02

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Published on: October 24, 2019

32.5K

Family medicine practice challenges during Covid-19 outbreak, curfew and phased re-opening, lessons to be learned

Hadeel Allan1, Thekraiat Al Quran1, Mousa Al Omary1

  • 1Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P O Box 3030, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|July 26, 2021
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted family medicine in Jordan, suspending outpatient clinics and impacting patient care and education due to lockdowns. This study reviews those challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted traditional healthcare structures globally.
  • Family medicine practices in Jordan faced unprecedented challenges due to pandemic-related lockdowns and curfews.
  • Outpatient clinics were largely suspended, hindering routine healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the challenges encountered in family medicine practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To assess the impact of pandemic-related lockdowns on patient care and medical education.
  • To provide insights into adapting family medicine services during public health crises.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of family medicine outpatient visits was conducted.
  • Data was collected from the Jordan University of Science and Technology Medical Center.
  • Visits were analyzed for periods before, during, and after lockdown measures.

Main Results:

  • Significant disruptions to family medicine outpatient services were observed during lockdown periods.
  • Patient care delivery was negatively impacted by clinic suspensions.
  • Educational activities for both patients and healthcare providers faced considerable strain.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented substantial operational and clinical challenges for family medicine in Jordan.
  • Adaptation strategies and flexible service models are crucial for maintaining healthcare continuity during pandemics.
  • Further research is needed to evaluate long-term impacts and effective mitigation strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19CoronavirusFamily medicineInfectionLockdownPandemic

More Related Videos

Setup of Consumer Wearable Devices for Exposure and Health Monitoring in Population Studies15:00

Setup of Consumer Wearable Devices for Exposure and Health Monitoring in Population Studies

Published on: February 3, 2023

2.7K
Nasal Brushing Sampling and Processing Using Digital High Speed Ciliary Videomicroscopy – Adaptation for the COVID-19 Pandemic09:03

Nasal Brushing Sampling and Processing Using Digital High Speed Ciliary Videomicroscopy – Adaptation for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published on: November 7, 2020

5.1K

Related Concept Videos

Steps in Outbreak Investigation01:18

Steps in Outbreak Investigation

In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
263
Primary Healthcare Services01:30

Primary Healthcare Services

Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
1.6K
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System01:29

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
5.9K
Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System01:26

Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System

At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.7K
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model01:15

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic...
666
Factors Affecting Illness01:18

Factors Affecting Illness

When a person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social development or spiritual functioning is compromised, this deviation from a healthy normal state is called illness. Illness creates stress that in turn harms individuals. Irritation, anger, denial, hopelessness, and fear are behavioral and emotional changes an individual experiences in the phases of illness. A variety of factors influence a person's health and well-being.
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness,...
4.7K