SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Surgery
Surgical Care in Poland After COVID19 Outbreak - a National Survey Study
1 other identifier
observational
70
1 country
1
Brief Summary
Importance: During COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to collect and analyze data concerning management of hospitals and wards in order to work out solutions for potential future crisis. Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate how surgical wards in Poland are managing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design, Setting and Participants: An anonymous, online survey was designed and published on the official website of The Association of Polish Surgeons. Data was collected between March the 30th and April the 6th of 2020. After data analysis responders were divided into two groups: Group 1 (responders currently working in a "COVID-19-dedicated" hospital) and Group 2 (responders currently working in "non-COVID-19-dedicated" hospital). The study group included Polish surgeons and surgery residents working in surgical departments during pandemic.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Mar 2020
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 30, 2020
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 27, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 29, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2020
CompletedFebruary 10, 2021
February 1, 2021
8 months
April 27, 2020
February 8, 2021
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Descriptive data on perceptions of current status of surgical wards during the pandemic and impact of the pandemic on conducting surgery.
1 month
Study Arms (2)
Group 1
Responders currently working in a "COVID-19-dedicated" hospital, which was transformed by Polish Ministry of Health during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic into institution designated only for SARS-CoV-2 patients, including those developing symptoms and quarantined.
Group 2
Responders currently working in "non-COVID-19-dedicated" hospital.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
The study group included Polish surgeons and surgery residents working in surgical departments during pandemic.
You may qualify if:
- The study group included Polish surgeons and surgery residents working in surgical departments during pandemic, who granted an informed consent to participate in the study. .
You may not qualify if:
- Retired surgeons, physicians and residents with non-surgical specializations, medical interns, medical students, other health-care professionals were excluded from this study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
2nd Department of General Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College
Krakow, Małopolska, 30-688, Poland
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Reasearch Associate, PhD student at 2nd Department of General Surgery, Principal Investigator, Medical Doctor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 27, 2020
First Posted
April 29, 2020
Study Start
March 30, 2020
Primary Completion
December 1, 2020
Study Completion
December 1, 2020
Last Updated
February 10, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share