Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical practice, training, and research in Nigeria
| Autor: | Lovely Fidelis, Nkemdilim Oyetola Okonji, Aisha Mustapha, Musliu Adetola Tolani, Chike John Okeke, Ikechukwuka Ifeanyichukwu Alioke, Nasir Oyelowo, Afeez Ajibade Aruna, Uche Albert Okeke, Wasiu O Adebayo, Khalifa Abdulsalam |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Cross-sectional study media_common.quotation_subject Nigeria Disease surgery Physicians Surveys and Questionnaires Pandemic Global health Humans Outpatient clinic Medicine Infection control Prospective Studies Prospective cohort study media_common Surgeons training business.industry Research COVID-19 General Medicine Middle Aged Cross-Sectional Studies Surgical Procedures Operative Family medicine impact Female Psychological resilience business |
| Zdroj: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
| 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. |
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