Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with chronic rheumatic diseases: A study in 15 Arab countries.

Nelly ZiadéLina El KibbiIhsane HmamouchiNizar AbdulateefHussein HalabiWafa HamdiFatemah AbutibanManal El RakawiMervat EissaBasel Masri

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2020)

The current study highlights the deleterious consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the continuity of rheumatology care. Therefore, an action plan, including establishing a telemedicine platform, securing drug availability, and promoting medication persistence through the appropriate communication channels, is strongly recommended.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
adverse drug
rheumatoid arthritis
emergency department
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
affordable care act
single cell