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Challenges in delivering rheumatology care during COVID-19 pandemic.
Nune, A; Iyengar, K; Ahmed, A; Sapkota, H.
  • Nune A; Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK. arvind.nune@nhs.net.
  • Iyengar K; Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK.
  • Ahmed A; Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK.
  • Sapkota H; The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, UK.
Clin Rheumatol ; 39(9): 2817-2821, 2020 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-671236
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 has significantly affected healthcare systems around the world. To prepare for this unprecedented emergency, elective patient care was put on hold across the National Health Service (NHS). Rheumatology service had to be reorganised with a cancellation of elective clinics and clinical reconfiguration to continue to deliver care to patients, support frontline, and prevent viral transmission. The rheumatology community's responsibility of providing a continuity of care for patients had to be balanced with measures to reduce the risk of viral transmission and also protection of both the patients and staff. We describe our experience of delivering rheumatology service as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE NG167) guidelines at a district general hospital during the current pandemic. Key Points • Prepare to deliver a rapid mass communication; ensure email and mobile phones registered in patients' records; enable access to text and video messaging. • To ensure wider access to innovative digital technology in clinical practice; implement telephone and video consultations where appropriate. • To consider setting up community OP clinics, for example, mobile and satellite clinics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Rheumatology / Rheumatic Diseases / Telemedicine / Coronavirus Infections / Delivery of Health Care Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Clin Rheumatol Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10067-020-05312-z

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Rheumatology / Rheumatic Diseases / Telemedicine / Coronavirus Infections / Delivery of Health Care Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Clin Rheumatol Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10067-020-05312-z