The Effect of COVID-19 on United States Pediatric Emergency Departments and Its Impact on Trainees.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to quantify the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on pediatric emergency departments (PED) across the United States (US), specifically its impact on trainee clinical education as well as patient volume, admission rates, and staffing models.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study of US PEDs, targeting PED clinical leaders via a web-based questionnaire. The survey was sent via three national pediatric emergency medicine distribution lists, with several follow-up reminders.

Results

There were 46 questionnaires included, completed by PED directors from 25 states. Forty-two sites provided PED volume and admission data for the early pandemic (March-July 2020) and a pre-pandemic comparison period (Mar

SUBMITTER: Bailey J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9683764 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature