The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic caused a decline in sonographic examinations - is this a continuing trend?
Jonathan KottlorsPhilipp FerversMatthias F FroelichJan-Peter GrunzChristian BoozAndra-Iza IugaDavid MaintzCarola HeneweerThorsten PersigehlNils Große HokampPublished in: RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin (2024)
· During the pandemic, significantly fewer ultrasound examinations were performed in the included centers.. · The number of examinations could not be reach the pre-pandemic level for a long time, which could be due to restructuring of patient care and follow-up treatment.. · Identifying causes for sonographic exam reduction is crucial in pandemic preparedness to uphold healthcare quality and continuity for all patients.. · The prolonged decline in sonographic examinations during the pandemic does not represent a lasting trend, as evidenced by the return to pre-pandemic levels..
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- newly diagnosed
- magnetic resonance imaging
- ejection fraction
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- optic nerve
- patient reported outcomes
- ultrasound guided
- combination therapy
- optical coherence tomography
- medical education
- infectious diseases