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Post-Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19): Toward a Severe Multi-Level Health Crisis?
Abdelaziz Ghanemi1,2, Mayumi Yoshioka1, Jonny St-Amand1,2
1Functional Genomics Laboratory, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, CREMI, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, 2705 Boul. Laurier, Quebec City, QC G1V 4G2, Canada.
Insights
The healthcare system faces ongoing challenges from coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Post-pandemic, expect a multi-level health crisis due to lingering COVID-19 cases and worsened non-COVID-19 health issues.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The healthcare system was already strained before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The pandemic exacerbated existing challenges and introduced new ones.
- Reduced capacity to manage non-COVID-19 patients during the pandemic has led to a backlog of health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the anticipated multi-level health crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To emphasize the long-term health consequences for both COVID-19 survivors and non-COVID-19 patients.
- To underscore the urgent need for healthcare reforms and proactive measures.
Main Methods:
- This study is a conceptual analysis and projection based on current trends.
- It synthesizes existing knowledge on healthcare system challenges and pandemic impacts.
- No new empirical data was collected; it relies on the interpretation of the current situation.
Main Results:
- The post-COVID-19 era will likely see a surge in active COVID-19 cases and long-term health complications.
- Non-COVID-19 related health problems are expected to have emerged or worsened.
- The healthcare system's ability to cope with both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 related issues will be severely tested.
Conclusions:
- Immediate and significant healthcare reforms are necessary to prevent a post-pandemic health crisis.
- Decision-makers must implement proactive strategies to address the evolving health landscape.
- Failure to act could lead to a sustained and multi-faceted health crisis impacting public health outcomes.
Abstract:
There were already numerous challenges facing the healthcare system prior to the ongoing coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Although we look forward to ending this pandemic, it is still expected that the healthcare system will face further challenges leading to a multi-level health crisis. Indeed, after the COVID-19 pandemic, there will still be COVID-19 active cases and those left with health problems following COVID-19 infection who will be of a particular impact. In addition, we also have the health problems that either emerged or worsened during COVID-19, especially with the reduced ability of the healthcare system to take care of many non COVID-19 patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such expected evolution of the situation highlights the necessity for the decision-makers to consider applying serious reforms and take quick measures to prevent a post-COVID-19 health crisis.
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