The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rheumatology practice: a cross-sectional multinational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on rheumatology practice.

Method

A cross-sectional web survey was designed by the members of the Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR), validated by its scientific committee and disseminated through e-mail and social media. It included close-ended questions about the impact of the pandemic on the rheumatology activities, including outpatient visits and hospitalizations (in percentage, 100% corresponds to complete suspension) and open-ended questions about unmet needs. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the predictors of impact. Suggestions were developed to improve the practice.

Results

A total of 858 rheumatologists were inc

SUBMITTER: Ziade N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7524572 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature