Reflections on changing times for pediatric integrated primary care during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a monumental impact on health care delivery. The pediatric integrated primary care (IPC) program at MetroHealth Medical Center, 1 of the oldest such programs in the United States, has been profoundly changed by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Method: This commentary provides a reflection on the early response of 1 established IPC program to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Initial markers of successful adaptation to care delivery and training models include efforts that incorporate virtual consultation and telehealth practices. Conclusions: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric psychology in IPC settings will largely depend on the flexibility and adaptability of workflows and training methods to meet the needs of the changing landscape.