The Impact of Covid-19 on the Workflow of Radiation Oncology Facility in a Tertiary Referral Joint Commission of International Accreditation (JCIA) Accredited University Hospital in Pakistan

Pakistan being among the lower- and middle-income countries, is already finding difficulty in coping with management of approximate 148.041 new cases per year and their need for radiation therapy (RT) due to lack of resources not only in terms of equipment but also in terms of trained personnel. Som...

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Published in:Türk onkoloji dergisi 2021, Vol.36 (2)
Main Author: abbasi, ahmed nadeem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer therapies
Consultants
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Infections
Medical screening
Medical supplies
Patient safety
Prostate cancer
Radiation therapy
Tumors
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Summary:Pakistan being among the lower- and middle-income countries, is already finding difficulty in coping with management of approximate 148.041 new cases per year and their need for radiation therapy (RT) due to lack of resources not only in terms of equipment but also in terms of trained personnel. Some of the service related factors include workforce shrinkage due to lockdown announced by governmental authorities, disease related isolations, and high risk of getting exposed at work place. [...]all cancer care flow has been disturbed.
ISSN:1300-7467
2717-8978
DOI:10.5505/tjo.2020.2618