Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CHD care and emotional wellbeing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric non-COVID-19-related care, as well as patient and caregiver concerns and stressors, is critical for informing healthcare delivery. It was hypothesised that high care disruptions and psychological stress would be observed among paediatric and adult CHD patients in the early phase of the pandemic.

Methods

A cross-sectional, international, electronic survey study was completed. Eligible participants included parents of children with acquired or CHD, adults with CHD, or caregivers of adults with CHD.

Results

A total of 1220 participants from 25 countries completed the survey from 16 April to 4 May, 2020. Cardiac care disruption was significant with 38% reporting delays in pre-pandemic scheduled car

SUBMITTER: Cousino MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7783141 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature