ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2022
Utilising the impact of COVID-19 on trauma throughput to adapt elective care models for more efficient trauma care.
Article in World journal of orthopedics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Descriptive Analysis of Trauma Admission Trends before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Optimizing Surgical Care Amidst COVID-19: A Scoping Review of Practices and Policies.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on trauma throughput to alternative elective care approaches.World journal of orthopedics · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has necessitated adaptations in local trauma services, with implementation of novel methods of practice, strategic adaptations, and shifting of resource management. Many of these may serve the driver for landmark changes to future healthcare provision.
aimTo analyse the impact of COVID-19 on service provision by comparing throughput and productivity metrics with preceding years to identify differences in practice that were successful, cost-effective, and sustainable.
methodsWe quantified orthopaedic trauma care provision at a single University Teaching Hospital over a three consecutive year period, from 1
resultsOf 1704 cases were admitted in 2020, 11.9% and 12.4% fewer than 2019 and 2018, respectively. During phase 1, hip fractures encompassed the majority (48.8%) of trauma throughput, with all other subspecialties seeing a reduction. Mean length of stay was shorter during phase 1 (5.7 d); however, the time in theatre was longer (144.3 min). Both, Charlson (0.90) and Elixhauser (1.55) Comorbidity Indices indicated the most co-morbid admissions during 2020 phase 1.
conclusionCOVID-19 has resulted in a paradigm shift in how care is accessed and delivered, with many evolving changes and adaptations likely to leave an impression upon healthcare provision in the future.
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