Effects of COVID-19 on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Training and Director Practices.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives of this study include characterizing the practice patterns and testing strategies of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS) fellowship directors (FDs) secondary to COVID-19 and to quantify the impact of COVID-19 on FPRS fellowship training.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Online.

Methods

A survey was sent to all American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FDs and co-FDs in September 2020. Descriptive analyses were performed.

Results

Of 77 eligible FDs, 45 responded (58.4%) representing a diverse group across the United States. All but 1 FD routinely screened patients for COVID-19 in the preoperative setting. FDs largely believed that universal preoperative testing was cost-effective (66.7

SUBMITTER: Salehi PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8127772 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature