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Aman Prasad1, Ryan M Carey2, Karthik Rajasekaran2
1Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Insights
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare, impacting head and neck cancer surgeries. Telemedicine offers a solution to maintain patient care continuity during this public health crisis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Surgical Practice
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented public health challenges.
- Hospitals canceled elective surgeries to manage resources and protect patients.
- Head and neck cancer surgeons face unique practice disruptions due to patient complexity and treatment needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the challenges faced by head and neck surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To explore the role of telemedicine in maintaining patient care continuity.
Main Methods:
- This viewpoint discusses challenges and proposes solutions.
- It analyzes the impact of surgical cancellations on head and neck cancer care.
- It highlights the potential of telemedicine in this context.
Main Results:
- Elective surgery cancellations significantly affect head and neck cancer management.
- Head and neck surgeons encounter substantial practice challenges.
- Telemedicine can facilitate ongoing patient care and monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Head and neck cancer care requires adaptation during public health emergencies.
- Telemedicine is a valuable tool for ensuring continuum of care for these patients.
- Strategic implementation of telemedicine can mitigate disruptions caused by crises like COVID-19.
Abstract:
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has presented the world and physicians with a unique public health challenge. In light of its high transmissibility and large burden on the health care system, many hospitals and practices have opted to cancel elective surgeries in order to mobilize resources, ration personal protective equipment and guard patients from the virus. Head and neck cancer physicians are particularly affected by these changes given their scope of practice, complex patient population, and interventional focus. In this viewpoint, we discuss some of the many challenges faced by head and neck surgeons in this climate. Additionally, we outline the utility of telemedicine as a potential strategy for allowing physicians to maintain an effective continuum of care.
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