The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Gastroenterology Training.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought about a radical change in our working patterns. These changes can affect the training that gastroenterology trainees undergo, especially endoscopy since these are aerosol-generating procedures. The aim of this survey was to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on gastroenterology training across the European countries.

Methodology

A questionnaire was set up whereby the different elements of training were analysed. The questionnaire (online) was distributed among trainees through the National Representatives of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Results

In total, 86 trainees (females: 55%; mean age: 32.5 years [SD ±4.57 years]; mean training duration of 2.68 years [SD ±1.63]) from 22

SUBMITTER: Pisani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8247833 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature