Article ; Online: Management of an ophthalmology department during COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy.
European journal of ophthalmology
2020 Volume 31, Issue 5, Page(s) 2259–2267
Abstract: ... the management experience of the Humanitas Clinical and Research Center Ophthalmology Department in Rozzano ... Purpose: Spreading from China, COVID-19 pandemic reached Italy, the first massively involved ... Milan, Italy, during the lockdown.: Methods: Containment measures were taken to reduce viral ...
| Abstract | Purpose: Spreading from China, COVID-19 pandemic reached Italy, the first massively involved western nation. At the beginning of March, 2020 in Northern Italy a complete lockdown of activities was imposed. Access to all healthcare providers, was halted for patients with elective problems. We present the management experience of the Humanitas Clinical and Research Center Ophthalmology Department in Rozzano, Milan, Italy, during the lockdown. Methods: Containment measures were taken to reduce viral transmission and identify infected patients. All planned visits were canceled but for those not deferrable. Social distancing was introduced reducing number of visits per hour. Minor surgery for progressive pathologies was continued. As the lockdown prolonged, we reorganized patient care. All canceled cases were evaluated by electronic medical records analysis and telephonic triage, to identify, recall, and visit patients at risk of vision loss. Results: From March 9, to April 30, 2020 we performed a total of 930 visits and 612 exams. Some visits ( Conclusion: In-office activities deemed not deferrable were performed safely. The recall service was highly appreciated by all patients. No patient or staff member reported symptoms of COVID-19. |
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| MeSH term(s) | COVID-19 ; Communicable Disease Control ; Humans ; Italy/epidemiology ; Ophthalmology ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2 |
| Keywords | covid19 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-09-22 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 1089461-5 |
| ISSN | 1724-6016 ; 1120-6721 |
| ISSN (online) | 1724-6016 |
| ISSN | 1120-6721 |
| DOI | 10.1177/1120672120960334 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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