Online action planning forums to develop a roadmap to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of global children's surgical care.
Pediatr Surg Int
; 37(9): 1221-1233, 2021 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1195154
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We aimed to understand the challenges facing children's surgical care providers globally and realistic interventions to mitigate the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on children's surgery.METHODS:
Two online Action Planning Forums (APFs) were organized by the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery (GICS) with a geographically diverse panel representing four children's surgical, anesthesia, and nursing subspecialties. Qualitative analysis was performed to identify codes, themes, and subthemes.RESULTS:
The most frequently reported challenges were delayed access to care for children; fear among the public and patients; unavailability of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); diversion of resources toward COVID-19 care; and interruption in student and trainee hands-on education. To address these challenges, panelists recommended human resource and funding support to minimize backlog; setting up international, multi-center studies for systematic data collection specifically for children; providing online educational opportunities for trainees and students in the form of large and small group discussions; developing best practice guidelines; and, most importantly, adapting solutions to local needs.CONCLUSION:
Identification of key challenges and interventions to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global children's surgery via an objective, targeted needs assessment serves as an essential first step. Key interventions in these areas are underway.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pediatrics
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General Surgery
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Qualitative research
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatr Surg Int
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S00383-021-04903-4
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