Telemedicine (Virtual Clinic) Effectively Delivers the Required Healthcare Service for Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Patients During the Current Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Descriptive Study

Since WHO declared COVID-19 as a pandemic disease, the whole healthcare sector had become enormously affected, including the field of pediatric surgery. Parents usually seek clinic appointments for medical advice. Obtaining an OPD appointment for pediatric ambulatory surgical problem at a suitable date is a challenging issue. The first appointment could often be available after 3-6 months and even may exceed. The COVID-19 pandemic-associated restrictions and regulatory precautions had complicated the accessibility and physical attendance of outpatient clinics.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 26, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Muhammad Abdelhafez Mahmoud, Mohammad Daboos, Samir Gouda, Alsayed Othman, Mohamed Abdelmaboud, Mohamed Elsayed Hussein, Mabrouk Akl Source Type: research