Safety measures in ophthalmology practice in COVID-19 era
Author
Source
NILES journal for Geriatric and Gerontology
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue (s)- (31 Jul. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Beni-Suef University National Institute of Longevity Elderly Sciences
Publication Date
2020-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has rapidly emerged as a global health threat as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The proximity between the ophthalmologist and the patient required during ophthalmological examination may put ophthalmologists at an increased risk of infection.
Consequently, ophthalmologists need to have correct prevention strategies in place to avoid infection.
Methods: An internet based questionnaire was administered to ophthalmologists of Upper Egypt, Egypt.
A total of 207 participants were included in the study.
Full ethical considerations were followed.
Results: 71percent Of the participants followed the infection control measures with 94.2% used face mask, 80% used alcohol in ophthalmology practice, and others used many other methods or combinations.
About 60% of the participants are planning to stop practice in the pandemic, about40% do emergent surgical interventions only.
Conclusion: In order To minimize the transmission of COVID-19, ophthalmologists should work according to infection control measures that are appropriate for their own clinical settings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmud, Hani. 2020. Safety measures in ophthalmology practice in COVID-19 era. NILES journal for Geriatric and Gerontology،Vol. 3, no. (s)-, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1327120
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmud, Hani. Safety measures in ophthalmology practice in COVID-19 era. NILES journal for Geriatric and Gerontology Vol. 3, Special issue (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1327120
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmud, Hani. Safety measures in ophthalmology practice in COVID-19 era. NILES journal for Geriatric and Gerontology. 2020. Vol. 3, no. (s)-, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1327120
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5-6
Record ID
BIM-1327120