Pattern of OPD utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic under the Universal Coverage Scheme in Thailand: what can 850 million records tell us?

• Main Authors: Jarawee Sukmanee (Author), Rukmanee Butchon (Author), Picharee Karunayawong (Author), Thanayut Saeraneesopon (Author), Chulathip Boonma (Author), Yot Teerawattananon (Author), Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Out-patient department (OPD) is a crucial component of the healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries including Thailand. A considerable impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its control measures, especially the lockdown, on utilisation of OPD ser...