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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2020

Consensus Guidelines on Opening Up of Aesthetic Practices in India During the COVID-19 Era.

Nitin Sethi, Sukhbir Singh, Jasleen Kaur, Sonia Raghukumar, Chetna Ramchandani, Shuba Dharmana, Karishma Balani, Hema Jain, Meenaz Khoja, Seema Singhal

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Article in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Nitin SethiPlastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab 141001, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6929-2799
Sukhbir SinghResplendent the Cosmetic Studio, New Delhi 110048, India.
Jasleen KaurDepartment of Dermatology, SGRDIMS & R, Amritsar, India.ORCID 0000-0002-7428-1445
Sonia RaghukumarHair Fair Skin Clinic, Kochi, India.
Chetna RamchandaniVLCC Clinics, Mumbai, India.
Shuba DharmanaLeJeune Group of Medspas, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, India.
Karishma BalaniSYNOVACARE Clinics, Mumbai, India.
Hema JainHealth and Harmony Clinic, Pune, India.
Meenaz KhojaDermadent Skin and Dental Clinic, Pune, India.
Seema SinghalSPS Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
Dermatrendz · INFortis Healthcare · INGovernment Medical College, Amritsar · INSatguru Partap Singh Hospital · IN

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Abstract

introductionThe COVID-19 is a pandemic which has affected most people directly or indirectly. It being a communicable disease, the best way to control the disease is to prevent its spread. Lockdown in India has resulted in aesthetic practices all over the country being shut down indefinitely. As things return to normal, most aesthetic practitioners are looking forward to opening practices. Hence, there was a definite need for a consensus on how to safely open up practices in India and at the same time reassure patients coming into these clinics that their safety is paramount.

methodsThis consensus guidelines use the PICO model in its structure. Five critical areas for opening up clinical establishments were identified and approached independently. A questionnaire was prepared using the modified Likert scale, and all the stakeholders were asked to answer the same. Any differences were then resolved with discussion among the stakeholders. The entire study was divided into five subgroups which were then analyzed in detail.

resultsKey recommendations and consensus guidelines were made after detailed analysis. Handy flow diagram reviews of these key areas have been provided. A thorough review of literature was also done on each of the critical areas and recommendations incorporated wherever feasible.

conclusionThese recommendations have considered the difficulties and cultural issues faced by aesthetic practices in India. They are user friendly, easy to understand and implement. These guidelines would help in reassuring practices to open up safely and continue serving patients with utmost care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, Consensus guidelines.

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aesthetic clinicsconsensusCOVID-19India

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