[Effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on surgery - a national cross-sectional study].

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

From the beginning of the SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic the German healthcare system focused on the treatment of COVID-19 patients. This was accompanied by the suspension of all elective operations. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic on general and visceral surgery in university hospitals in Germany.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was based on an anonymous survey, which was accessible online from 3 April 2020 to 17 April 2020 for the surgical departments of university hospitals in Germany. In total 73% (n = 29/40) of the hospitals participated in the survey.

Results

Cooperation with the authorities and the hospital administration was generally considered adequate; however, only 3% (1/29) and 7% (2/29) fully agr

SUBMITTER: Stoß C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7416587 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature