Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical and Academic Urological Practice: A Survey from European Association of Urology Section of Uro-technology

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dc.contributor.authorHeinze, Alexander
dc.contributor.authorUmari, Paolo
dc.contributor.authorBasulto-Martinez, Mario
dc.contributor.authorSuarez-Ibarrola, Rodrigo
dc.contributor.authorLiatsikos, Evangelos
dc.contributor.authorRassweiler, Jens
dc.contributor.authorGuven, Selcuk
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-23T14:02:54Z
dc.date.available2024-02-23T14:02:54Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.departmentNEÜen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: The unexpected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide rapidly, developing into a global health crisis. At the same time, it has seriously impacted the daily activities in all the fields of urology. Objective: To better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical, academic, and scientific activities as well as on the quality of life of urologists from the main centers in Europe. Design, setting, and participants: We conducted a survey using a 37-item questionnaire. The survey included three main sections: clinical practice, academic/scientific activities, and personal/social quality of life. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: A descriptive analysis was performed using the collected data. Results and limitations: A total of 107 representatives affiliated to different centers from 22 countries completed the survey. Clinical activities were affected in 54.2% of the centers, and 85.0% of the elective surgeries were cancelled. Of the urological departments, 64.5% were still performing minimally invasive surgery for malignant disease. In 33.6% of the hospitals, dedicated and specially equipped operating theaters for COVID-19-positive patients were not available. According to 72.9% of participants, COVID-19 had a substantial negative impact on academic activities, and 82.3% of the respondents agreed that their quality of life has been affected negatively by the pandemic. Finally, 92.5% of the participants believe that the pandemic will have a moderate to severe impact on the health system of their countries. Conclusions: Data collected in this survey provide insight into changes brought about in clinical and academic settings amid COVID-19. Along with shortages such as bed occupancy and personal protective equipment, it highlights negative impacts on academic and scientific activities, including the personal and social life of urologists. Patient summary: It is essential to understand the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on clinical, academic, and scientific urological activities, as well as on related personal and social issues. (C) 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of European Association of Urology.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.euros.2020.08.001
dc.identifier.endpage28en_US
dc.identifier.issn2666-1691
dc.identifier.issn2666-1683
dc.identifier.pmid33123688en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85090152297en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.startpage22en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.euros.2020.08.001
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/11888
dc.identifier.volume21en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000583275500007en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevieren_US
dc.relation.ispartofEuropean Urology Open Scienceen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectUrologyen_US
dc.subjectPandemicsen_US
dc.subjectCovid-19en_US
dc.subjectSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2en_US
dc.subjectSurveyen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.titleImpact of COVID-19 on Clinical and Academic Urological Practice: A Survey from European Association of Urology Section of Uro-technologyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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