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Does closing branch surgeries affect home visiting?

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    Closing rural general practice branch surgeries did not significantly alter home visiting rates. The pattern of visits became more rational, with no change in new or repeat patient visits.

    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Rural Health
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Rural general practices often rely on branch surgeries to serve dispersed populations.
    • The closure of healthcare facilities can impact service accessibility and patient care patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of branch surgery closures on home visiting rates in a rural general practice.
    • To analyze changes in new and repeat home visiting rates before and after surgery closures.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative analysis of home visiting data over 12 months before and 12 months after the closure of five branch surgeries.
    • Monitoring of consulting rates at the main surgery throughout the study period.

    Main Results:

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    • No statistically significant changes were observed in new or repeat home visiting rates in villages affected by surgery closures.
    • The overall consulting rate at the main surgery remained stable.
    • A shift towards a more rationalized pattern of home visits to affected villages was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • The closure of rural branch surgeries did not negatively impact overall home visiting rates.
    • Healthcare service rationalization in rural areas may lead to more efficient visiting patterns without compromising access.