Assessment of Healthcare Service Provision to Pediatric Patients with Chronic Diseases during the Covid-19 Lockdown
Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management
; 18(1), 2023.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-2322918
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-1 9) pandemic's impact on essential health services is of great concern. The most important step in managing any patient with chronic disease is compliance with follow-up visits.AIM:
This study aims to assess healthcare services during the period of the COVID-1 9 pandemic lockdown regarding chronic patient visits and care, as well as to assess patient satisfaction with the provision of healthcare services during the lockdown period.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was performed at Cairo University Specialized Children Hospital, Egypt, through an interview questionnaire with the caregivers of chronic patients about the health care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic from December 2020 to July 2021.RESULTS:
More than 60% were satisfied with the healthcare service provision during the COVI D-1 9 pandemic lockdown. Satisfaction toward medical sub-specialties was significantly higher than that of surgical ones. Patients who attended for follow-up m arkedly decreased during the lockdown.CONCLUSION:
During the COVI D-1 9 pandemic, healthcare service provision was negatively affected. Follow-up of chronic patients and continued medical care were challenging points.
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Type of study:
Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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