The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Neurogastroenterologists in Latin America: Results of an Online Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected medical practice in fields not related to the infection. Neurogastroenterology is a subspecialty of gastroenterology focused on motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders, including consultations, and conducting procedures (eg, endoscopies, manometries/pH-monitoring).

Aim

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of COVID-19 on Neurogastroenterology in Latin America.

Methods

Members of the Latin American Society of Neurogastroenterology were invited by e-mail and social networks to participate in an online anonymous survey. It included 24 questions on demographics, clinical practice and procedure characteristics, impact of the pandemic, Telemedicine, and involvement in COVID-19 patient care.

Results

SUBMITTER: Schmulson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8356844 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature