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Impact of COVID-19 on the practice of breast pathologists: a survey of breast pathologists in the UK and Ireland.
Elghobashy, Mirna; Wahab, Lutful; Gunavardhan, Anu; O'Sullivan, Emma; Provenzano, Elena; Deb, Rahul; Pritchard, Susan; Di Palma, Silvana; Ellis, Ian O; Boyd, Clinton; Pinder, Sarah E; Shaaban, Abeer M.
Afiliação
  • Elghobashy M; University of Birmingham, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK mirna1elghobashy@gmail.com.
  • Wahab L; Histopathology, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, UK.
  • Gunavardhan A; Histopathology, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor, UK.
  • O'Sullivan E; Public Health England, London, UK.
  • Provenzano E; Pathology Department, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
  • Deb R; Cellular Pathology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK.
  • Pritchard S; Histopathology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK.
  • Di Palma S; Histology, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK.
  • Ellis IO; Molecular Medical Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
  • Boyd C; Histopathology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK.
  • Pinder SE; Academic Oncology/Breast Pathology, King's College London, London, UK.
  • Shaaban AM; Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
J Clin Pathol ; 76(4): 234-238, 2023 Apr.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34620607
ABSTRACT

AIMS:

There is little information on the impact of COVID-19 on breast pathologists. This survey assessed the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK and Ireland-based breast pathologists to optimise working environments and ensure preparedness for potential future pandemics.

METHODS:

A 35-question survey during the first wave of COVID-19 infections in the UK including questions on workload, working practices, professional development, training, health and safety and well-being was distributed to consultant breast pathologists and responses collected anonymously.

RESULTS:

There were 135 responses from breast pathologists based in the UK and Ireland. Most participants (75.6%) stated that their workload had decreased and their productivity dropped. 86/135 (63.7%) were given the option of working from home and 36% of those who did reported improved efficiency. Multidisciplinary team meetings largely moved to virtual platforms (77.8%) with fewer members present (41.5%). Online education, including webinars and courses, was utilised by 92.6%. 16.3% of pathologists reported shortages of masks, visors or gowns as the the most common health and safety concern. COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on the physical and mental health of 33.3% of respondents. A small number of pathologists (10.4%) were redeployed and/or retrained.

CONCLUSION:

The UK and Ireland breast pathologists adapted to the rapid change and maintained service delivery despite the significant impact of the pandemic on their working practices and mental health. It is important to apply flexible working patterns and environments that improve productivity and well-being. The changes suggested should be considered for long-term shaping of breast pathology services.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: COVID-19 Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Pathol Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Reino Unido

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: COVID-19 Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: J Clin Pathol Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Reino Unido