Effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the Practice of Otolaryngology.
South Med J
; 114(6): 327-333, 2021 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1249740
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Otolaryngologists in Texas have been greatly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Executive orders and professional recommendations have changed the way otolaryngologists practice. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of COVID-19 on otolaryngologists in the state of Texas.METHODS:
We surveyed the Texas Association of Otolaryngology to evaluate burnout, research output, and ability to respond to the pandemic. We also looked at the effect of Texas governmental executive orders GA-09 and GA-15 on work hours and patient load.RESULTS:
Our survey showed no significant difference in personnel contracting COVID-19 with perception of adequate personal protective equipment (P = 0.203), population density (P = 0.445), or type of practice (P = 0.763). The phenomenon of "pandemic burnout" was prevalent, with prolonged uncertainty the primary contributing factor for burnout caused by the pandemic.CONCLUSIONS:
The response to COVID-19 and the course of the pandemic are continuing to evolve and may play a significant role in how otolaryngologists practice and on their well-being during the pandemic.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otolaryngology
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Burnout, Professional
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Infection Control
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Telemedicine
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
South Med J
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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