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Revista mexicana de urología
versão On-line ISSN 2007-4085versão impressa ISSN 0185-4542
Resumo
PELAYO-NIETO, Marcela et al. Has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the practice of urology in Mexico?. Rev. mex. urol. [online]. 2020, vol.80, n.1, e01. Epub 17-Jan-2022. ISSN 2007-4085. https://doi.org/10.48193/rmu.v80i1.614.
Objective:
To know the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the practice of urology in Mexico.
Materials and Methods:
A survey was conducted on Mexican urologists, utilizing the SURVIO® mobile application, within the time frame of March 16-22, 2020. It consisted of 8 dichotomous, multiple-choice questions on the practice of urology and how it has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results:
A total of 374 questionnaires were received, in which 66% of the respondents stated that the healthcare institution they worked in had already emitted a management protocol for patients with COVID-19, 80% stated that urology consultations had not been reprogrammed or cancelled at their work centers, and 42% did not know which surgeries would be deferred. In addition, digital applications were included among the tools that would be the most widely used for substituting face-to-face consultation.
Limitation:
The present work has the limitations inherent in a survey.
Originality:
The present original work describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the daily urology practice.
Conclusions:
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for our entire healthcare system. The practice of urology is facing unprecedented changes right now and will continue to do so in the future.
Palavras-chave : Covid-19; SARS-CoV-2; pandemic.