[Impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmology consultations: survey among 35 ophthalmologists].
| Autor: | Louaya S; Service d´ophtalmologie, 1 CMC, Maroc., Moustaine O; Service d´ophtalmologie, CHU d´Agadir, Maroc., Badaoui M; Service de médecine interne, Maroc., Hnach Y; Service de gastro-entérologie, 1 CMC, Maroc., Alaayoud A; Service de néphrologie, 1 CMC, Faculté de médecine et de pharmacie d´Agadir, Université Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Maroc., Chatoui S; Service d´ophtalmologie, 1 CMC, Maroc. |
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| Jazyk: | francouzština |
| Zdroj: | The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2020 Jul 08; Vol. 36, pp. 163. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 08 (Print Publication: 2020). |
| DOI: | 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.163.23468 |
| Abstrakt: | From an epidemic in December to a global pandemic in early March, COVID-19 arrived on Moroccan soil on March 2nd and ophthalmology consultations decreased considerably. The majority of ophthalmologists come to the fore to ensure continuity of care and emergency care following health regulations. We developed a questionnaire to collect information on the general approach of 35 ophthalmologists regarding the impact of COVID -19 on consultation activities. The results of the survey objectified that 88.57% of the ophthalmologists surveyed maintained their consultation activities; ¾ of them only treated urgent cases or patients whose condition required undelayed management. The majority of ophthalmologists reported a decrease in consultations of at least 90% compared to their standard workflow. Active ophthalmologists believe that the risk of being infected or infecting their patients and others ranges from medium to high in the majority of cases despite protective barrier gestures. Competing Interests: Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d'intérêt. (Copyright: Shamil Louaya et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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