Impact of coronavirus disease-2019 on pediatric nephrology practice and education: an ESPN survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has been challenging for patients and medical staff. Radical changes have been needed to prevent disruptions in patient care and medical education.

Methods

A web-based survey was sent to European Society for Pediatric Nephrology (ESPN) members via the ESPN mailing list to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on delivery of pediatric nephrology (PN) care and educational activities. There were ten questions with subheadings.

Results

Seventy-six centers from 24 countries completed the survey. The time period was between the beginning of the pandemic and May 30, 2020. The number of patients admitted in PN wards and outpatient clinics were significantly decreased (2.2 and 4.5 times, respectively). Telemedicine tools,

SUBMITTER: Yazıcıoglu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8929721 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature