Pandemic's hidden toll: chronic care disrupted for nearly a million canadians

NCT ID NCT05813652

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected primary care for people with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression in Canada. Researchers analyzed health records from nearly 920,000 adults to see changes in doctor visits, tests, and treatments. The goal is to understand which groups were most impacted and help improve care during future health emergencies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University Department of Family Medicine

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada

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