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Pediatric Otolaryngology in the COVID-19 Era

Steven E Sobol1, Diego Preciado2, Scott M Rickert3

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|September 21, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted pediatric otolaryngology, affecting patient care, practitioners, and practice operations. This review details these unique challenges and shifts within the specialty.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • COVID-19's impact on healthcare has largely focused on adult critical care.
  • The pediatric otolaryngology community faced unique challenges during the pandemic.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for adapting specialty practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the specific ramifications of COVID-19 on pediatric otolaryngology.
  • To analyze immediate and potential long-term practice shifts.
  • To detail the pandemic's effects on patient care, practitioners, and practice operations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the literature on COVID-19's impact on healthcare.
  • Analysis of the unique challenges within pediatric otolaryngology.
  • Structured discussion divided into patient care, practitioner well-being, and practice management.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic necessitated significant adaptations in pediatric otolaryngology services.
  • Changes affected patient access, diagnostic procedures, and treatment protocols.
  • Practitioner well-being and practice sustainability were also profoundly impacted.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 has induced lasting changes in pediatric otolaryngology practice.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to address ongoing challenges and ensure resilient care delivery.
  • The specialty must adapt to a new landscape shaped by the pandemic.

Keywords:
COVID-19Nose and throatPediatric earPediatric otolaryngology

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