Overall Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Interventional Radiology Services: A Canadian Perspective.
Can Assoc Radiol J
; 72(3): 564-570, 2021 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this national survey was to assess the overall impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the provision of interventional radiology (IR) services in Canada.METHODS:
An anonymous electronic survey was distributed via national and regional radiology societies, exploring (1) center information and staffing, (2) acute and on-call IR services, (3) elective IR services, (4) IR clinics, (5) multidisciplinary rounds, (6) IR training, (7) personal protection equipment (PPE), and departmental logistics.RESULTS:
Individual responses were received from 142 interventional radiologists across Canada (estimated 70% response rate). Nearly half of the participants (49.3%) reported an overall decrease in demand for acute IR services; on-call services were maintained at centers that routinely provide these services (99%). The majority of respondents (73.2%) were performing inpatient IR procedures at the bedside where possible. Most participants (88%) reported an overall decrease in elective IR services. Interventional radiology clinics and multidisciplinary rounds were predominately transitioned to virtual platforms. The vast majority of participants (93.7%) reported their center had disseminated an IR specific PPE policy; 73% reported a decrease in case volume for trainees by at least 25% and a proportion of trainees will either have a delay in starting their careers as IR attendings (24%) or fellowship training (35%).CONCLUSION:
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on IR services in Canada, particularly for elective cases. Many centers have utilized virtual platforms to provide multidisciplinary meetings, IR clinics, and training. Guidelines should be followed to ensure patient and staff safety while resuming IR services.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Radiografia Intervencionista
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Radiologia Intervencionista
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Atenção à Saúde
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Centros Médicos Acadêmicos
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COVID-19
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Hospitais Comunitários
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can Assoc Radiol J
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article