Publications by authors named "Raquel Gutierrez Lopez"
Effectiveness of the contingency plan for social and health care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a health district in northwestern Spain.
Raquel Gutiérrez López Beatriz Ares Castro-Conde Manuel Lorenzo López Reboiro Cristina Sardiña González Victor Manuel López Mouriño
Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Hospital of Monforte in Lugo, Spain, implemented a specific contingency plan to address healthcare challenges and evaluate its effectiveness.
- A qualitative assessment was conducted using phenomenological sampling and a structured checklist to analyze various outcome indicators, such as hospital admissions and healthcare responses.
- The findings underscored the importance of an emergency decision-making team and communication mechanisms, highlighting that adapting existing models can enhance patient care and identify areas for improvement in healthcare services.