Evolution of International Pediatric Endoscopic Practice Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered endoscopic practices. We initially reported the international impact of COVID-19 on pediatric endoscopic practice. This follow-up study assessed changes 7 months following the initial survey to delineate practice change patterns as the pandemic evolves.Seventy-five unique institutions from 21 countries completed surveys from the 145 initial responses (51.7% response rate). Procedural volumes increased at most institutions (70.7%) and most were performing previously postponed cases (90.7%). Ninety-seven percent of institutions were performing pre-endoscopy screening with 78.7% testing all patients. Many (34.7%) have performed procedures on COVID-19 positive patients. There was significantly less PPE reuse (p < 0.05) and fewer institutions recomm

SUBMITTER: Ruan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9172578 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature