COVID-19 in gastroenterology: Where are we now? Current evidence on the impact of COVID-19 in gastroenterology

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Magro F (Author) FMUP; Nuzzo, A (Author) Other; Abreu, C (Author) FMUP; Libanio, D (Author) FMUP; Rodriguez Lago, I (Author) Other; Pawlak, K (Author) Other; Hollenbach, M (Author) Other; Brouwer, WP (Author) Other; Siau, K (Author) Other

Journal

Title: United European Gastroenterology Journal

Vol. 9

Pages: 750-765

ISSN: 2050-6406

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-WXJ

DOI: 10.1002/ueg2.12115

Abstract (EN): Background The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges in all fields of society with social, economic, and health-related consequences worldwide. In this context, gastroenterology patients and healthcare systems and professionals have seen their routines changed and were forced to adapt, adopting measures to minimize the risk of infection while guaranteeing continuous medical care to chronic patients. Objective At this point, it is important to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on this field to further improve the quality of the services provided in this context. Methods/Results/Conclusion We performed a literature review that summarizes the main aspects to consider in gastroenterology, during the pandemic crisis, and includes a deep discussion on the main changes affecting gastroenterology patients and healthcare systems, anticipating the pandemic recovery scenario with future practices and policies.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16