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- The study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on surgical emergencies at Rostock University Medical Center by comparing data from 2020-2021 with previous years (2018-2019).
- During the pandemic, there was a significant reduction in surgical emergencies, with statistical analysis showing a strong correlation between rising COVID-19 case numbers and decreased emergency visits.
- Findings highlight the importance of understanding pandemic-related trends for effective workforce management in healthcare during similar crises.
Article Abstract
Background: Within a few months coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread around the world. Some studies showed a significant reduction in medical consultations. Due to new discussions about restrictions in the case of rising COVID-19 case numbers, this study investigated the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical emergencies at the Rostock University Medical Center and compared the results to the years before.
Material And Methods: The aim of the study was to compare the case numbers of the surgical emergency department of the Rostock University Medical Center from the period 2020 and 2021 to the years before (2018, 2019). Furthermore, the consequences of COVID-19 case numbers for the case numbers of the surgical emergency department were investigated.
Results: A total of 74,936 patient cases could be included in this study. The results showed a significant reduction of surgical emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic (p < 0.001). There was a significant negative correlation with the COVID-19 case numbers (p < 0.001). The restrictions of the government showed a direct influence on COVID-19 case numbers and emergency visits.
Conclusion: The results showed a correlation of COVID-19 case numbers with the case numbers of the surgical emergency department. Due to difficult workforce planning during a pandemic, this can be important information for workforce management in similar future events.
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