Department of Family Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan.
Department of Family Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan.
J Formos Med Assoc. 2024 Nov;123 Suppl 3:S188-S193. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.08.009. Epub 2024 Aug 15.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly shaped population dynamics and healthcare systems. Primary care clinics in Taiwan demonstrated remarkable resilience in managing the pandemic. This adaptability is reflected in rigorous screening processes, proactive vaccination efforts, and the seamless integration of telehealth services. Noteworthy shifts have been observed in the redistribution of primary care clinics and a decline in preventive healthcare measures. In response to these challenges, Taiwan has embraced a multifaceted approach, with telehealth services, home-based clinical care initiatives, community-based care, and innovative programs, like the Hospital at Home initiative, assuming central roles in mitigating the impact of the pandemic. These strategies underscore a forward-thinking healthcare delivery approach that prioritizes patient well-being. Critical solutions include ongoing reforms in clinical practices, the contingency plans for preventive healthcare, the promotion of telehealth services, the adoption of home-based clinical care, and the enhancement of the integration of practice. Taiwan's visionary initiatives, including digital intelligent healthcare approaches, serve as a robust foundation for building a resilient and patient-centered healthcare system. These concerted efforts and healthcare innovations are necessary for shaping a comprehensive, accessible, and responsive future. Taiwan is setting a noteworthy example for global healthcare systems to follow by prioritizing the well-being of the population.
新冠疫情对人口动态和医疗体系产生了深远影响。台湾的基层医疗诊所展现了卓越的韧性,成功应对了疫情。这一适应能力体现在严格的筛查流程、积极主动的疫苗接种工作,以及远程医疗服务的无缝整合。值得注意的是,基层医疗诊所的分布发生了变化,预防保健措施有所减少。为应对这些挑战,台湾采取了多方位的方法,远程医疗服务、居家临床护理计划、社区为基础的护理,以及创新计划,如“医院就在家中”倡议,都在减轻疫情影响方面发挥了核心作用。这些策略突显了注重患者福祉的前瞻性医疗服务方法。关键解决方案包括临床实践的持续改革、预防保健的应急计划、远程医疗服务的推广、居家临床护理的采用,以及实践整合的加强。台湾的前瞻性举措,包括数字化智能医疗方法,为建立一个有弹性和以患者为中心的医疗体系奠定了坚实基础。这些协同努力和医疗创新对于塑造全面、可及和响应性的未来至关重要。台湾通过优先考虑民众的福祉,为全球医疗体系树立了一个值得效仿的典范。