Aim: To explore the use and implementation of teleconsultations by primary care nurses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background: Teleconsultation use increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its implementation has been documented for physicians and specialists, but knowledge is still limited in nursing practice.
The burden of chronic disease requires a new organization of medical care and services. Enhancing collaboration among front-line care givers facilitates access to care and optimizes follow-up. As a result, a new organizational structure has been gradually deployed in Quebec since 2003.
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