Ellie Scott
School of Nursing and Midwifery
An exploration of the implementation , delivery and impact of video group consultations to manage long-term conditions in primary care general practice : a PhD study
Over the last decade , primary care general practice has faced many challenges , attempting to address changing contexts in the NHS , by proposing new and more efficient models of integrative and collaborative care . However , increased pressures on practice teams have led to a recruitment and retention crisis . The importance of employing newer ways of working has thus become increasingly apparent . In early 2020 , due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the general practice landscape was forced to restructure . The initiation of video group consultations ( VGCs ) is regarded as one response , aiding the virtual management of groups of patients , sharing the same or similar health conditions . VGCs provide an alternative consultation method for patients and healthcare professionals , embodying digital advances , and a group consultation style model . However , due to its novelty , little is known about the role of VGCs in general practice . This study aims to address the implementation , delivery and impact of VGCs in primary care general practice , by conducting a systematic review , survey and interviews with strong stakeholder engagement throughout . This research project hopes to inform the future of general practice , which requires the ability to adapt to new and different ways of working , impacting on both clinicians and patients alike .
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