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COVID-19 pandemic and challenges in pediatric gastroenterology practice

Jamal Kriem1, Riad Rahhal2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Central Michigan University/Covenant Medical Center, Saginaw, MI 48602, United States. jkriem@gmail.com.

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|October 7, 2020
PubMed

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The coronavirus pandemic challenges pediatric gastroenterology practices, impacting endoscopy safety and necessitating telehealth expansion. Adapting operations and prioritizing safety are crucial for patient and healthcare worker well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to pediatric gastroenterology practices.
  • Key challenges include performing aerosol-generating endoscopy procedures and ensuring safety measures.
  • Pediatric patients may not show severe COVID-19 symptoms, complicating screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the challenges faced by pediatric gastroenterology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To highlight the impact on endoscopy procedures and the need for safety protocols.
  • To discuss the rapid expansion and difficulties of telehealth services.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices and challenges in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Analysis of safety measures for endoscopy procedures.
  • Assessment of telehealth implementation and associated issues.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopy procedures require longer turnaround times for disinfection and enhanced safety measures.
  • Survey-based screening is insufficient for identifying active COVID-19 infections in pediatric patients.
  • Telehealth services have rapidly expanded but face several difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric gastroenterology practices must adapt to operational restrictions and embrace flexibility.
  • Maintaining a strong commitment to patient and healthcare worker safety is paramount.
  • Continuous adaptation is necessary to navigate the pandemic's impact on clinical operations.

Keywords:
CoronavirusEndoscopyGastroenterologyPandemicPediatricScreeningTelehealth

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