• Jaime C Yu, McKyla McIntyre, Heather Dow, Lawrence Robinson, and Paul Winston.
• From the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (JCY); Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Kingston, Canada (JCY, HD, LR, PW); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (MM, LR); and Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (PW).
• Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Sep 1; 99 (9): 775-782.

AbstractThis project aimed to determine the impact of and needs from physician members of the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation during the early response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The purpose of this project was to develop a framework for addressing the pandemic tailored to the needs of Canadian physiatrists. A convergent mixed-methods design was used for this needs assessment quality project. A total of 136 responses were obtained with an overall response rate of 34%. Three major themes were identified relating to the impact of COVID-19 on physicians: (1) changes to direct patient care, (2) changes to nonclinical aspects of physician's practices, and (3) impacts on personal and family well-being. Three requests for Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation support during the pandemic were as follows: (1) collaborative sharing of information and resources, (2) advocacy for both patients and providers, and (3) avenues for social connection and wellness. This project provided insight into the impact of COVID-19 and current needs of Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians. The results were used to develop a solutions framework including guidance on use of virtual care and holding education webinars on high-yield topics. Next steps include a follow-up survey on change in preparedness and member satisfaction with the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation response.

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