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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Adaptability and Resilience of Academic Radiation Oncology Personnel and Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Indra J Das, John A Kalapurakal, Jonathan B Strauss, Brian R Zawislak, Mahesh Gopalakrishnan, Amishi Bajaj, Bharat B Mittal

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Indra J DasDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4094-0892
John A KalapurakalDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Jonathan B StraussDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Brian R ZawislakDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Mahesh GopalakrishnanDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Amishi BajajDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6382-3667
Bharat B MittalDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 251 East Huron Street, Galter Pavilion, LC-178, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA comprehensive response to the unprecedented SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) challenges for public health and its impact on radiation oncology patients and personnel for resilience and adaptability is presented.

methodsThe general recommendations included working remotely when feasible, implementation of screening/safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines, social distancing, regular cleaning of treatment environment, and testing for high-risk patients/procedures. All teaching conferences, tumor boards, and weekly chart rounds were conducted using a virtual platform. Additionally, specific recommendations were given to each section to ensure proper patient treatments. The impact of these measures, especially adaptability and resilience, were evaluated through specific questionnaire surveys.

resultsThese comprehensive COVID-19-related measures resulted in most staff expressing a consistent level of satisfaction in regard to personal safety, maintaining a safe work environment, continuing quality patient care, and continuing educational activities during the pandemic. There was a significant reduction in patient treatments and on-site patient visits with an appreciable increase in the number of telemedicine e-visits.

conclusionsSurvey results demonstrated substantial adaptability and resilience, including in the rapid recovery of departmental activities during the reactivation phase. In the event of a future public health emergency, the measures implemented may be adopted with good outcomes by radiation oncology departments across the globe.

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COVID-19Radiation OncologyHealth PersonnelHumansPandemicsPersonal Protective EquipmentSARS-CoV-2adaptabilityCOVID-19operationradiation oncologyresiliencesurvey

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PMCPMC8151822

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