Will neurological care change over the next 5 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Key informant consensus survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic will give rise to long-term changes in neurological care, which are not easily predictable.

Material and methods

A key informant survey was used to enquire about the changes expected in the specialty over the next 5 years. The survey was completed by heads of neurology departments with broad knowledge of the situation, having been active during the pandemic.

Results

Despite a low level of consensus between participants, there was strong (85%) and moderate consensus (70%) about certain subjects, mainly the increase in precautions to be taken, the use of telemedicine and teleconsultations, the reduction of care provided in in-person consultations to avoid the presence of large numbers of people in waiting rooms, the development of remo

SUBMITTER: Matias-Guiu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7241338 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature