Measures to Strengthen the Role of Primary Care Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Concept Analysis

Aigerim Mukhamedyarova; Tolebay Rakhypbekov; Marzhan Dauletyarova; Dinara Zhunussova; Oxana Tsigengagel; Zaituna Khismetova

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.7204

Authors

Aigerim Mukhamedyarova Department of Medical Law and Ethics, NJSC “Astana Medical University”, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Tolebay Rakhypbekov National Association Primary Health Care, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3170-9712
Marzhan Dauletyarova NJSC “Astana Medical University”, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Dinara Zhunussova Department of General Medical Practice and Evidence, NJSC “Astana Medical University”, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3170-9712
Oxana Tsigengagel Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, NCJSC “Semey Medical University”, Semey, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3170-9712
Zaituna Khismetova Department of Public Health, NJSC “Semey Medical University”, Semey, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.7204

Keywords:

COVID-19, Primary care, Health systems strengthening

Abstract

Abstract

The difficult epidemiological situation of COVID 19 infection in the world and in the country requires drastic measures to strengthen the material, technical and staffing of primary health care (PHC). Under these circumstances, the preparedness of PHC systems in providing safe patient-centered care and meeting the current health needs of the population while preventing further transmission infection is crucial. Nurses play a crucial role in this process. This article reviews and summarize latest findings of explore the role of primary care nurses and their support measures in response to COVID-19 and to identify challenges to achieving universal health coverage. The study revealed that there is vast panoply of strategic reforms. There are a number of differences and similarities such as mandatory political commitment and leadership, governance and policy, funding and allocation of resources, and engagement of communities and role of other stakeholders.

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