| Autor: |
Musliu Adetola Tolani, Lovely Fidelis, Nasir Oyelowo, Aisha Mustapha, Wasiu Olusola Adebayo, Chike John Okeke, Ikechukwuka Ifeanyichukwu Alioke, Khalifa Ibrahim Abdulsalam, Afeez Ajibade Aruna, Nkemdilim Oyetola Okonji, Uche Albert Okeke |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Pan African Medical Journal; Vol. 39 No. 1 (2021) |
| ISSN: |
1937-8688 |
| Popis: |
Introduction:the rising rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections has caused perceptible strain on the global health system. Indeed, this disease is also a litmus test for the resilience of the structures in the African health system including surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical practice, training and research in Nigeria. Methods:it was a cross-sectional study conducted over three weeks in Nigeria among doctors in 12 surgery-related specialties. Consenting participants filled a pre-tested online form consisting of 35 questions in 5 sections which assessed demographics, infection control measures, clinical practice, academic training, research program, and future trends. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 20. Results:a total of 384 respondents completed the form. Their mean age was 38.3 years. Lockdown measures were imposed in the state of practice of 89.0% of respondents. Most participants reported a decrease in patient volume in outpatient clinics (95.5%) and elective operations (95.8%) compared to reports for emergency operations (50.2%). They also noted a decrease in academic training [Bedside teaching (92.1%), seminar presentation (91.1%) and journal presentation (91.8%)] and research (80.5%). Except in bedside teaching, those who had other virtual academic programmes were thrice the number of those who used in-person mode for the events. Conclusion:COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant change in pattern and a decrease in the volume of patients seen by surgeons in their practice as well as a decrease in the frequency of academic programs and research activities in Nigeria. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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