COVID-19 and Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric gastroenterologists took on a variety of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including learning about a new disease and how to recognize and manage it, prevent its spread among their patients and health professions colleagues, and make decisions about managing patients with chronic gastrointestinal and liver problems in light of the threat. They adapted their practice to accommodate drastically reduced in-person visits, adopting telehealth, and instituting new protocols to perform endoscopies safely. The workforce pipeline was also affected by the pandemic because of its impact on trainee education, clinical experience, research, and job searches.
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research