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COVID-19, Modern Pandemic: A Systematic Review From Front-Line Health Care Providers' Perspective

Mamtha Balla1, Ganesh Prasad Merugu2, Mitra Patel3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo and Promedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH 43606, USA.

Journal of Clinical Medicine Research
|May 5, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapidly spreading pandemic. This systematic review summarizes clinical data on COVID-19 epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment to aid healthcare providers.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread globally, causing significant mortality and posing containment challenges.
  • COVID-19 exhibits rapid transmission and a long incubation period, distinguishing it from previous coronaviruses like SARS and MERS.
  • The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive clinical summary of available high-quality research on COVID-19.
  • To increase awareness among healthcare providers regarding COVID-19 epidemiology, demographics, clinical presentation, and outcomes.
  • To consolidate information on diagnostic and treatment methods and discuss preventive measures.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of high-quality research articles.
  • Protocol-driven approach to data collection and analysis.
  • Comprehensive summary of epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic data.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 has resulted in widespread infections and fatalities globally.
  • The disease presents unique epidemiological and clinical characteristics necessitating specific management strategies.
  • Effective containment requires a systematic and protocol-driven approach.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of COVID-19's clinical aspects is crucial for healthcare providers.
  • Implementing preventive measures and standardized treatment protocols is essential for combating the pandemic.
  • Continued research and data synthesis are vital for managing COVID-19 effectively.

Keywords:
COVID-19Middle East respiratory syndromePandemicSevere acute respiratory syndromeSystematic reviewnCOVID

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