Henrieke Prins, Ineke Knijp, Gonneke Hermanides, Marco Blanker, Casper Rokx
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Abstract
Objectives: Global spread of COVID-19 at an unprecedented speed has heavily strained healthcare systems worldwide, and reliable alternatives to analogue healthcare are urgently needed.
Methods: During the first COVID-19 wave in the Netherlands, we launched six regional online networks and analysed the activity and content in a qualitative mixed-methods manner.
Results: We observed continued activity and collaboration on the platform between healthcare professionals at the different levels of care.
Conclusion: The networks described here were launched successfully and have the potential to optimise the COVID-19 response.