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June 28, 2026Allergy Asthma and Clinical ImmunologyOpen Access

A qualitative study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare access and service delivery for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma

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KBKatelyn BrehonUniversity of AlbertaMCMirsol ChoiAlberta Health ServicesPHPam HungUniversity of Alberta

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Overview

Qualitative study explores healthcare access changes for individuals with asthma and COPD during the pandemic, suggesting improved virtual care.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare access and service delivery for asthma and COPD patients.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews from October 2023 to July 2024.
  • Used interpretive description to inform clinical practices.
  • Applied reflexive thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's methodology.
  • Thirteen interviews were completed, revealing two key themes about care-seeking behaviors.
  • Participants noted that the pandemic uniquely impacted their willingness to seek care.
  • There was a consensus that both virtual and in-person care modalities are valuable for managing health.

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Brehon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40ba2161bb0a67205c6135https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-026-01052-y
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