Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric otolaryngology: a nationwide study.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-28 DOI:10.14639/0392-100X-N2452

Eleonora M C Trecca, Michele Gaffuri, Giulia Molinari, Francesca Yoshie Russo, Mario Turri-Zanoni, Andrea Albera, Antonella Miriam di Lullo, Gennaro Russo, Giuditta Mannelli, Massimo Ralli

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Abstract

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly modified the work routine in healthcare; however, its impact on the field of paediatric otorhinolaryngology (ORL) has been rarely investigated. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of COVID-19 on paediatric ORL.

Methods: A questionnaire was developed by the Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of ORL-Head and Neck Surgery (GOS). The questionnaire consisted of 26 questions related to workplace and personal paediatric ORL activities. The link was advertised on the official social media platforms and sent by e-mail to 469 Italian otolaryngologists.

Results: The questionnaire was completed by 118 responders. During the pandemic, the main reduction was observed for surgical activity (78.8%), followed by outpatient service (16.9%). The conditions that were mostly impacted by a delayed diagnosis were respiratory infections in 45.8% of cases and sensorineural hearing loss in 37.3% of cases.

Conclusions: Paediatric ORL was highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant reduction of surgical and outpatient activities and a delay in time-sensitive diagnosis. Therefore, the implementation of new strategies, such as telemedicine, is recommended.

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目的：新冠肺炎大流行深刻地改变了医疗保健的工作常规；然而，它对儿科耳鼻喉科（ORL）领域的影响很少被研究。本研究的目的是评估新冠肺炎对儿科ORL的影响。方法：由意大利ORL头颈外科学会（GOS）的年轻耳鼻喉科医生编制问卷。问卷包括26个与工作场所和个人儿科ORL活动有关的问题。该链接在官方社交媒体平台上发布广告，并通过电子邮件发送给469名意大利耳鼻喉科医生。结果：118名受访者完成了问卷调查。在疫情期间，手术活动减少最多（78.8%），其次是门诊服务（16.9%）。受延迟诊断影响最大的情况是45.8%的病例出现呼吸道感染，37.3%的病例出现感音神经性听力损失。结论：儿科ORL受到新冠肺炎大流行的高度影响，手术和门诊活动显著减少，时间敏感诊断延迟。因此，建议实施远程医疗等新战略。

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Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.40

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10.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica first appeared as “Annali di Laringologia Otologia e Faringologia” and was founded in 1901 by Giulio Masini. It is the official publication of the Italian Hospital Otology Association (A.O.O.I.) and, since 1976, also of the Società Italiana di Otorinolaringoiatria e Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale (S.I.O.Ch.C.-F.). The journal publishes original articles (clinical trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional surveys, and diagnostic test assessments) of interest in the field of otorhinolaryngology as well as clinical techniques and technology (a short report of unique or original methods for surgical techniques, medical management or new devices or technology), editorials (including editorial guests – special contribution) and letters to the Editor-in-Chief. Articles concerning science investigations and well prepared systematic reviews (including meta-analyses) on themes related to basic science, clinical otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery have high priority.