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Impact of COVID-19 on Urology Practice: A Global Perspective and Snapshot Analysis.
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Journal of Clinical Medicine . Jun2020, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p1730. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The global impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on urology practice remains unknown. Self-selected urologists worldwide completed an online survey by the Société Internationale d'Urologie (SIU). A total of 2494 urologists from 76 countries responded, including 1161 (46.6%) urologists in an academic setting, 719 (28.8%) in a private practice, and 614 (24.6%) in the public sector. The largest proportion (1074 (43.1%)) were from Europe, with the remainder from East/Southeast Asia (441 (17.7%)), West/Southwest Asia (386 (15.5%)), Africa (209 (8.4%)), South America (198 (7.9%)), and North America (186 (7.5%)). An analysis of differences in responses was carried out by region and practice setting. The results reveal significant restrictions in outpatient consultation and non-emergency surgery, with nonspecific efforts towards additional precautions for preventing the spread of COVID-19 during emergency surgery. These restrictions were less notable in East/Southeast Asia. Urologists often bear the decision-making responsibility regarding access to elective surgery (40.3%). Restriction of both outpatient clinics and non-emergency surgery is considerable worldwide but is lower in East/Southeast Asia. Measures to control the spread of COVID-19 during emergency surgery are common but not specific. The pandemic has had a profound impact on urology practice. There is an urgent need to provide improved guidance for this and future pandemics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COVID-19
*SARS-CoV-2
*UROLOGY
*SURGICAL emergencies
*ELECTIVE surgery
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20770383
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144747195
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9061730