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Potential Barriers amongst Health Care Professionals of Pakistan in managing COVID-19 patients.
Haq, Muhammad Irfan Ul; Shafiq, Faraz; Sheikh, Haris.
  • Haq MIU; Muhammad Irfan Ul Haq, MBBS, FCPS. Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Shafiq F; Faraz Shafiq, MBBS, MCPS, FCPS. Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Sheikh H; Haris Sheikh, MBBS. Department of Anaesthesiology, The Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
Pak J Med Sci ; 36(COVID19-S4): S17-S21, 2020 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1726829
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To evaluate basic knowledge of Health Care Professionals (HCPs) of Pakistan in managing COVID 19 patients. It includes information regarding infection control measures, administrative and professional support. This was followed by evaluation of psychological factor that can act as a barrier in effective management of these patients.

METHODS:

The survey was conducted on line using Google Form. After approval from hospital ethical committee survey link was disseminated to HCPs using social media.

RESULTS:

Four hundred fifteen HCPs were participated. Most of them were younger than 30 years and majority of them were postgraduate trainees. Results showed gaps in the knowledge about basic infection control measure like donning/doffing and understanding about high-risk procedures. On job training, professional and administrative support is compromising. Many of HCPs are anxious nowadays, having symptoms related to burn out with logical reasons behind. Even with all those hurdles they are committed and ready to volunteer themselves.

CONCLUSION:

The HCPs of Pakistan needs urgent attention for providing them Formal training regarding infection control measure. Administrative and professional support is required from institutions and scientific societies. Online teaching modules and webinar is a suitable option. The symptoms of burn out are significant and would increase with passage of time. This needs to be supported by occupational health committees.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Pak J Med Sci Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2753

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Pak J Med Sci Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2753