Publications by authors named "Jose A Prezotti"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazilian urology residents' clinical practices, education, health, and lifestyle after a year of socio-economic restrictions.
- A survey revealed that over 50% of urology residents experienced significant reductions in surgical procedures, particularly in kidney transplants and minor surgeries, which could lead to a critical skills gap post-pandemic.
- Additionally, many residents reported heightened stress and deteriorating mental and physical health due to the pressures of assisting COVID-19 patients and concerns about infections.
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Ailton Fernandes
,
Carlos Alberto Ricetto Sacomani
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Márcio Averbeck
,
José Antônio Prezotti
,
Ruiter Silva Ferreira
Einstein (Sao Paulo)
February 2022
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents.
Materials And Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4 months of COVID-19. We also assessed health-related and behavior changes, rate of infection by SARS-CoV-2, deployment to the front line of COVID-19, residents' concerns, and access to personal protective equipment (PPE).