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How Has the Covid-19 Pandemic Affected Patients Who Have Had to Delay Preventive Health Appointments Due to a Lack of Accessibility to Primary Care Providers?

By:
Coreyann
Ruggieri
This study determines if patients could access healthcare services during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic and if there were any health consequences due to any delay in obtaining preventive appointments. The pandemic caused healthcare delivery to change dramatically. Telemedicine became the new normal and presented many challenges for patients and medical staff. For this research study, a survey questionnaire was used to gather information about the participants' views on healthcare access during this time. The survey questionnaire was interpreted using statistical analysis, and graphic displays of the results were presented. A literature review was performed to assess if other studies were comparable to the findings of this research topic. The research study will be used to find if patients had experienced any delay in treatment for medical conditions during the covid 19 pandemic and if this caused any further anxiety or concerns due to lack of access to their physicians. Future studies would be appropriate to assess the long-term health consequences of delayed care.
Published:
January 5, 2023
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Dr. Frank M. Valier, a Distinguished Professor and  IBM-AI certified professional, brings exceptional leadership to healthcare education as the publisher and editor of the prestigious "Journal of Healthcare Administration and Policy." Throughout his distinguished 25-year career, he has demonstrated excellence in administration, graduate-level teaching, scholarly research, and academic publication.

At Charter Oak State College in New Britain, Connecticut, Dr. Valier serves as the lead faculty instructor where he has revolutionized the Master of Healthcare Administration program through his development and instruction of its cornerstone Capstone course. His innovative teaching methods and curriculum design reflect his deep understanding of both healthcare administration and information technology.

Dr. Valier earned his Doctor of Business Administration in Information Technology Management from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Flordia specializing in Health Information Systems. His groundbreaking dissertation, "A Primary Study of the Perception of Characteristics of Innovation during Pre-Diffusion Stage," earned recognition from the Association of Information Systems with a Best Paper Award nomination. This seminal work, published in the "Journal of International Technology and Information," demonstrates his significant contributions to understanding technology adoption in healthcare settings.

As an educator, Dr. Valier exemplifies the transformative power of engaged teaching. His approach combines rigorous academic standards with genuine enthusiasm for student success, creating an environment where complex healthcare concepts become accessible and meaningful. Students consistently praise his ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, a skill that aligns perfectly with Charter Oak State College's mission of providing relevant, career-focused education.

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Dr. Frank Marshall Valier

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Charter Oak State College
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