Preparedness of the cancer hospitals and changes in oncosurgical practices during COVID-19 pandemic in India: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted cancer care across India. This study aimed to assess (a) organizational preparedness of hospitals (establishment of screening clinics, COVID-19 wards/committees/intensive care units [ICUs]/operating rooms [ORs]), (b) type of major/minor surgeries performed, and (c) employee well-being (determined by salary deductions, paid leave provisions, and work in-rotation).

Methods

This online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was distributed to 480 oncosurgeons across India. We used χ² statistics to compare responses across geographical areas (COVID-19 lockdown zones and city tiers) and type of organization (government/private, academic/nonacademic, and dedicated/multispecialty hospi

SUBMITTER: Singh HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7461483 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature