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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with medical complexity (preprint)
medrxiv; 2021.
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in English
| medRxiv | ID: ppzbmed-10.1101.2021.12.02.21266765
ABSTRACT
Background Descriptions of the COVID-19 pandemics indirect consequences on children are emerging. We aimed to describe the impacts of the pandemic on children with medical complexity (CMC) and their families. Methods A one-time survey of Canadian paediatricians using the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP) was conducted in Spring 2021. Results A total of 784 paediatricians responded to the survey, with 70% (n=540) providing care to CMC. Sixty-seven (12.4%) reported an adverse health outcome due to a COVID-19 pandemic-related disruption in healthcare delivery. Disruption of the supply of medication and equipment was reported by 11.9% of respondents (n=64). Respondents reported an interruption in family caregiving (47.5%, n=252) and homecare delivery (40.8%, n=218). Almost 47% of respondents (n=253) observed a benefit to CMC due to COVID-19 related changes in healthcare delivery, including increased availability of virtual care and reduction in respiratory illness. Some (14.4%) reported that CMC were excluded from in-person learning when their peers without medical complexity were not. Conclusion Canadian paediatricians reported that CMC experienced adverse health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions to family caregiving and community supports. These results highlight the need for healthcare, community and education policymakers to collaborate with families to optimize their health.
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medRxiv
Main subject:
Respiratory Insufficiency
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COVID-19
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Preprint
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