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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiology appointments in a tertiary children's hospital: a retrospective study.
Langan, Dean; Shelmerdine, Susan; Taylor, Andrew; Bryant, William A; Booth, John; Sebire, Neil J; Arthurs, Owen; Cortina-Borja, Mario.
  • Langan D; UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 1EH, UK.
  • Shelmerdine S; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK.
  • Taylor A; UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 1EH, UK.
  • Bryant WA; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK.
  • Booth J; UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, WC1N 1EH, UK.
  • Sebire NJ; UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science, London, WC1N 1DZ, UK.
  • Arthurs O; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK.
  • Cortina-Borja M; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH, UK.
BMJ Paediatr Open ; 5(1): e001210, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1571209
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In this retrospective observational study, we evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in London on paediatric radiology activity, as a surrogate of overall hospital activity. We showed a large reduction in overall outpatient imaging activity 49 250 records occurred in the 371 days post COVID-19 period compared with an expected 67 806 records pre COVID-19 period, representing 18 556 'missed' records. Governmental restrictions were associated with reductions in activity, with the largest reduction in activity during tiers 3 and 4 restrictions. Rescheduling such missed outpatients' appointments represents considerable resource planning and the associated clinical impact on paediatric healthcare remains to be determined.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: BMJ Paediatr Open Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjpo-2021-001210

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: BMJ Paediatr Open Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjpo-2021-001210