The Impact of COVID-19 on the Daily Life and Medical Practice of Otolaryngology Physicians
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
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26(3): 478-486, July-Sept. 2022. tab, graf
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Abstract Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made otolaryngologists more susceptible than their counterparts to its effect. Objective This study aimed to find if COVID-19 had a different impact on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians' of various categories (residents, registrars, and consultants ) regarding many aspects of the quality of life (protection, training, financial, and psychological aspects). Methods We included 375 ENT physicians, of different categories (residents, registrars, and consultants), from 33 general hospitals and 26 university hospitals in Egypt. The study was conducted using a 20-item questionnaire with a response scale consisting of three categories yes, no, and not sure. It covered infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage; medical practice and safety; online consultation and telemedicine,; webinars and online lectures; COVID-19 psychological, financial, and quarantine period effects; and future expectations. Results The results of the questionnaire showed that COVID-19 had a statistically significant impact on the daily life of the responders. There were statistically significant differences among the three involved categories, based on their answers. Conclusion This study showed a statistically significant difference regarding the impact of COVID-19 on many aspects of the quality of life (protection, training, financial, and psychological aspects) of ENT physicians of various categories (residents, registrars, and consultants), and these effects may persist for a long time.
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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Otorrinolaringologia
Año:
2022
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Egipto
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Italia
Institución/País de afiliación:
Al-Azhar University/EG
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Kafrelsheikh University/EG
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Sapienza Roma University/IT
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Tanta University/EG
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