Status quo after one year of COVID-19 pandemic in otolaryngological hospital-based departments and private practices in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare systems worldwide. Data on the impact on otolaryngological clinics and private practices is sparse. This study aimed to present data on healthcare worker (HCW) screening, status of HCW, pre-interventional testing, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the economic impact of the pandemic.

Methods

Otolaryngological private practices and hospital-based departments were surveyed nationwide using an online questionnaire. Participating facilities were recruited via the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and the German Association for Otolaryngologists in Bavaria.

Results

365 private practices (2776 employees) and 65 hospitals (2333 employees) were included. Significantly more hospitals (68.7%) than pra

SUBMITTER: Mayer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8298954 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature