The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on dermatological practice in Colombia: a national survey
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29176/2590843X.1551Keywords:
COVID-19, Dermatology, Pandemic, TelemedicineAbstract
Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused an interruption in the provision of health services around the world, thus modifying the practice of medicine. Dermatology, a medical-surgical specialty in which there is close contact with the patient, has experienced a reduction in the number of consultations, cancellation of surgical and dermo-cosmetic procedures, in compliance with national and international recommendations and guidelines.
Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study by means of a survey applied electronically to Colombian dermatologists, members of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery. The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of the impact of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic on the practice of Colombian dermatologists.
Results: 74% of the respondents had suspension of the dermatological consultation, 83% of dermatological procedures and only 6% assisted emergency patients during the mandatory confinement. Secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic, 79% of Colombian dermatologists introduced the telemedicine modality and the costs associated with compliance with biosafety regulations generated unforeseen expenses for 20% of those surveyed.
Conclusions: The current situation is a great challenge for Dermatology, which must not only mitigate the biological risk derived from the return to its face-to-face activities, but also know and implement preventive measures that protect health and common welfare, while strengthening the conditions for a safe and quality exercise, supported by new technologies.
Author Biographies
Claudia Marcela Arenas-Soto
Dermatóloga. Especialista en Docencia Universitaria, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Laura Carolina Camacho-Pérez
Residente de dermatología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Camilo Andrés Morales-Cardona
Dermatólogo, Hospital Universitario, Centro Dermatológico Federico Lleras Acosta E.S.E. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
Gloria Sanclemente-Mesa
Dermatóloga, magister en Epidemiología Clínica, Universidad del Valle.
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