BMJ Open March 2021 PMID 33727273

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review.

Ray Moynihan, Sharon Sanders, Zoe A Michaleff, Anna Mae Scott, Justin Clark, Emma J To, Mark Jones, Eliza Kitchener, Melissa Fox, Minna Johansson, Eddy Lang, Anne Duggan, Ian Scott, Loai Albarqouni

Mentions

19
Peak: 10 in Mar 2021
across 3 sources since Mar 2021

Extended reach

39,101
potential audience

Total likes

8

Video views

35

Mentions per month

Mar 2021 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter10 posts
  • News6 articles
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection collectively affirms that healthcare utilization decreased by around a third during COVID-19, with posts highlighting significant variation and greater reductions among milder cases. The tone is analytical yet urgent, with phrases like 'considerable variation' and 'implications for health outcomes,' reflecting strong engagement and recognition of the publication's relevance in medical and policy discussions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts acknowledge the findings, emphasizing that healthcare utilization declined significantly during the pandemic, reflecting strong consensus.

InterestHigh interest

The posts clearly engage with the topic, discussing variations and implications, indicating high interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments reference specific aspects like the magnitude of reduction and differences among severity levels, showing deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussion consistently underscores the substantial impact on healthcare systems and potential health outcomes, highlighting high influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed 81 studies from 20 countries, finding that healthcare service usage dropped by approximately 37% during the COVID-19 pandemic across visits, admissions, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
  • The most significant decrease was in visits, with a median reduction of 42%, and reductions in service use were generally larger among individuals with milder illnesses, whereas those with more severe cases showed less change.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that the pandemic led to a substantial decline in healthcare utilization worldwide, which could have implications for health outcomes and service planning.]

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services. Find out more in this systematic review: https://t.co/a12WfwdODw https://t.co/tb6U290RsT

Mar 17, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 21,430 followers View post →
HAS-veille
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Mar 18, 2021 · 1 like · 4,136 followers View post →
Renee Pellerin
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review @BMJ_Open https://t.co/vdQnbkypD7

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 277 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
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RT @ReneePellerin: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review @BMJ_Open https://t.co/vdQnbkypD7

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 share · 6,688 followers View post →
@COVID_Evidence
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PubMed: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review: CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare utilisation decreased by about a third during the pandemic, with considerable variation, and with… https://t.co/3K3zaqxdWX #covid19 #SARSCOV2 #coronavirus

Mar 17, 2021 · 1 share · 2,111 followers View post →
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RT @COVID_Evidence: PubMed: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review: CONCLUSIONS: Healthcar…

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Dimitrios Pilalas
@dpilalas · X

RT @EUCIC1: Healthcare utilisation decreased by about a third during the pandemic, with considerable variation, and with greater reductions…

Mar 27, 2021 · 2 shares · 42 followers View post →
Gabriel BIRGAND
@GBirgand · X

RT @EUCIC1: Healthcare utilisation decreased by about a third during the pandemic, with considerable variation, and with greater reductions…

Mar 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 687 followers View post →
European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID
@EUCIC1 · X

Healthcare utilisation decreased by about a third during the pandemic, with considerable variation, and with greater reductions among people with less severe illness. https://t.co/OrE4DJDR7G

Mar 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,141 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @ReneePellerin: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review @BMJ_Open https://t.co/vdQnbkypD7

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 share · 6,688 followers View post →
Renee Pellerin
@ReneePellerin · X

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review @BMJ_Open https://t.co/vdQnbkypD7

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 277 followers View post →
@COVID_Evidence
@COVID_Evidence · X

RT @COVID_Evidence: PubMed: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review: CONCLUSIONS: Healthcar…

Mar 18, 2021 · 1 share · 2,111 followers View post →
HAS-veille
@HAS_veille · X

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review | BMJ Open https://t.co/uoK4D2EklN

Mar 18, 2021 · 1 like · 4,136 followers View post →
Carlos Ferreyra
@CarlosxElClima · X

RT @BMJ_Open: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services. Find out more in this systematic review: https://t.co/a12…

Mar 18, 2021 · 1 share · 360 followers View post →
BMJ_Open
@BMJ_Open · X

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services. Find out more in this systematic review: https://t.co/a12WfwdODw https://t.co/tb6U290RsT

Mar 17, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 21,430 followers View post →
@COVID_Evidence
@COVID_Evidence · X

PubMed: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of healthcare services: a systematic review: CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare utilisation decreased by about a third during the pandemic, with considerable variation, and with… https://t.co/3K3zaqxdWX #covid19 #SARSCOV2 #coronavirus

Mar 17, 2021 · 1 share · 2,111 followers View post →
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