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How we can improve future pandemic preparedness and response in New Zealand at the primary care level

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $98,571.32

  • Funder

    MBIE New Zealand

  • Principal Investigator

    Professor Felicity Goodyear-Smith

  • Research Location

    New Zealand

  • Lead Research Institution

    N/A

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures

  • Research Subcategory

    Indirect health impacts

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

This research will assess New Zealand's pandemic preparedness compared with other countries, including how the primary care sector was prepared for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, and how this reflects on the spread of, and death rate from, Covid. It takes a novel, innovative and pragmatic approach, triangulating data from several sources and monitoring over time to inform future best practice. By understanding how New Zealand's actions compare to other countries in their pandemic response and outcomes, the research will help to identify areas for improvement and monitor what is happening in general practice. Findings and recommendations can translate into rapid responses to address issues through the pandemic, supported by institutions including the Ministry of Health, the Royal New Zealand College of GPs, General Practice New Zealand, New Zealand Nurses Organisation, and the Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand.