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ArticleCanadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes2021

Overall Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Interventional Radiology Services: A Canadian Perspective.

Neeral R Patel, Ghassan Awad El-Karim, Amol Mujoomdar, Sebastian Mafeld, Arash Jaberi, John R Kachura, Kong Teng Tan, George D Oreopoulos

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Article in Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Neeral R PatelDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ghassan Awad El-KarimDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Amol MujoomdarDivision of Interventional Radiology, 10033London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
Sebastian MafeldDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Arash JaberiDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
John R KachuraDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Kong Teng TanDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
George D OreopoulosDivision of Interventional Radiology, 7989University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of this national survey was to assess the overall impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the provision of interventional radiology (IR) services in Canada.

methodsAn anonymous electronic survey was distributed via national and regional radiology societies, exploring (1) center information and staffing, (2) acute and on-call IR services, (3) elective IR services, (4) IR clinics, (5) multidisciplinary rounds, (6) IR training, (7) personal protection equipment (PPE), and departmental logistics.

resultsIndividual responses were received from 142 interventional radiologists across Canada (estimated 70% response rate). Nearly half of the participants (49.3%) reported an overall decrease in demand for acute IR services; on-call services were maintained at centers that routinely provide these services (99%). The majority of respondents (73.2%) were performing inpatient IR procedures at the bedside where possible. Most participants (88%) reported an overall decrease in elective IR services. Interventional radiology clinics and multidisciplinary rounds were predominately transitioned to virtual platforms. The vast majority of participants (93.7%) reported their center had disseminated an IR specific PPE policy; 73% reported a decrease in case volume for trainees by at least 25% and a proportion of trainees will either have a delay in starting their careers as IR attendings (24%) or fellowship training (35%).

conclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on IR services in Canada, particularly for elective cases. Many centers have utilized virtual platforms to provide multidisciplinary meetings, IR clinics, and training. Guidelines should be followed to ensure patient and staff safety while resuming IR services.

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Academic Medical CentersAfter-Hours CareCanadaCOVID-19Delivery of Health CareEducation, Medical, GraduateElective Surgical ProceduresFellowships and ScholarshipsHealth Services Needs and DemandHospitals, CommunityHumansOrganizational PolicyPatient Care TeamPersonal Protective EquipmentRadiography, InterventionalRadiology, InterventionalCOVID-19interventional radiologypandemicservice provision

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PMID32864995
PMCPMC7459179

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