Characteristics of doctors’ fatality due to COVID-19 in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific countries

Yoshida, Izumi; Tanimoto, Tetsuya; Schiever, Noemie; Patelli, Federica; Kami, Masahiro

doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcaa159

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“…As COVID-19 pandemic continues, the death of physicians has been increasingly reported worldwide. A recent cross-sectional study published in April 2020 showed that 120 medical doctors have died due to COVID-19; 67 in Italy, 34 in China, 6 in France, 4 in the United Kingdome (UK), the United States of America (USA), and Spain and 1 in South Korea [6].…”

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Knowledge and practice of physicians during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon

et al. 2020

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Background As the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to evolve, physicians must be equipped with adequate knowledge, skills on the prevention measures, and confidence in diagnosing and treating COVID-19 patients. Therefore, it is of great interest to assess the knowledge and practices of Physicians to identify existing gaps and improve occupational safety and viral surveillance. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lebanon between 28th March and 11th April 2020. Data was collected through an online survey that included information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, practice, physicians fear towards COVID-19 as well as their perceptions regarding actions/policies implemented by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and their health care facilities. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify the factors associated with good knowledge of COVID-19 and good practice toward its prevention. Adjusted odds ratio and their 95% confidence intervals were reported. Results Our survey revealed that the majority of Lebanese physicians had good knowledge about the disease (89.5%) while approximately half of the respondents adopted good preventive practices (49.7%). The odds of having good knowledge was 2.16 times higher among physicians aged 40 and above (adjusted OR = 2.16 with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.08 to 4.34) compared to their counterparts aged less than 40 years old. Our results also showed that the odds of good practice was 2 times higher among frontline compared to the second line workers (adjusted OR = 2.01 with 95% CI of 1.21 to 3.34). Physicians with an experience of 10 years and above were 3.35 times more likely to have good practice compared to their counterparts (adjusted OR = 3.35 with 95% CI of 1.60 to 7.02). Finally, participants with good knowledge of COVID-19 were 2.04 times more likely to have a good practice (OR = 2.04 with 95% CI of 1.01 to 4.12). Conclusion Lebanese physicians revealed a good level of knowledge; however, they had limited comprehension of the precautionary measures that protect them from this virus. Our findings have important implications for the development of strategies suitable for improving the level of practice among physicians and enhance prevention programs.

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Knowledge and practice of physicians during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon

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“…According to previous studies, there is much anxiety, fear and bereavement amongst GP team members at the present time not only due to increased mortality rate caused by the virus, but also related to increased risk of severe complications, changes in professional practice concerns with loss of face-to-face human connection [ 16 ]. Moreover, under the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians caring for COVID-19-infected patients have been endangered by the risk of contagion and possible mortality.…”

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“…In view of this point, the sufficient supply of personal protective equipment and the education of how to use it [ 19 ] can greatly relieve their negative psychological changes. Also, the effective collaborative team working and understanding from friends and families can be helpful [ 16 ].…”

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“…More importantly, GPs undertook new responsibility and roles during the crisis. In France, the National Academy of Medicine recommended to place the general practitioner at the heart of the strategy for detecting new cases of COVID-19 and tracking contact subjects [ 25 ]; In UK, over 90% of COVID-19 cases were managed in primary care and the community [ 16 ]. In China, GPs in primary care institutions are engaged in guarding the checkpoints and protecting the community to curb the spread, performing detection and treatment from door to door in the community, and providing continuous care to discharged patients and the chronically ill [ 5 ].…”

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General practitioner trainees’ career perspectives after COVID-19: a qualitative study in China

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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a worldwide public health emergency that has put great pressure on medical workers and the medical system. General Practitioners (GPs) played an important role in controlling the epidemic, and GP trainees also took an active part in this approach. This study was to explore Chinese GP trainees’ career perspectives after COVID-19. Methods We conducted a qualitative research study which included 12 GP trainees from three teaching hospitals in China. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted. Grounded theory and thematic analysis were used to code the data and identify categories and factors. Results Eleven participants chose to continue a GP career after COVID-19, and nearly half of the participants strengthened their determination to dedicate themselves to this career. Only one participant decided to change the career choice because of interest in another specialty. Four main themes influencing GP trainees’ perceptions of career development after COVID-19 emerged from the interviews: changes of GPs’ work content in COVID-19, challenges of being a GP, psychological changes of the career, how to provide better primary care. Although some negative psychological changes existed, most of participants were inspired by role models and medical colleagues. They had more in-depth understanding of GPs’ role and responsibility during COVID-19, and exhibited intensions for self-improvement in career development, especially in public health education and self-protection in preventing infectious diseases. In addition, the wide use of telemedicine provided a new work way for GP trainees. However, challenges, such as increased workloads, low income, lack of resources in primary medical institutions, and distrust of GPs are faced by trainees during the outbreak. Conclusions Overall, no substantial changes were seen in the career choice of GP trainees after COVID-19 outbreak. However, they were inspired and had an in-depth understanding about the GP’s work and responsibility during an epidemic. Owing to the challenges faced by the GPs, measures are needed to improve the GP education and work environment in the training phase.

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“…More importantly, risk assessment must be carried out among health professionals and supporting staff so that the interaction of high-risk staff with suspected COVID-19 cases is properly managed [185][186][187][188][189]. The disease has claimed the lives of many health workers at different levels despite the standards and quality of healthcare settings [190][191][192].…”

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Ramadan 2020 and Beyond in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Scientific Evidence For Action

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Background: Ramadan is a sacred month in Islam, which involves 29–30 days of dawn-till-dusk dry-fasting. Millions of Muslims observed Ramadan fasting (RF) this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain ethnic groups worldwide, including Muslims, have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, raising fears that fasting could bring additional health risks. This directly impacted on the current challenges faced by health professionals. The COVID-19 virus is expected to become seasonal. Therefore, the evidence presented in this review is valid beyond Ramadan as intermittent fasting is practiced more widely, irrespective of religion, throughout the year as a therapeutic and prophylactic means for several conditions. Methods: A wide range of literature databases were searched for the effects of RF and intermittent fasting on human health and then linked to COVID-19 impact to generate the evidence. Results: This review presents a body of evidence proving RF is safe and beneficial for healthy people who adopt a balanced diet, drink plenty of fluids, and engage in regular physical activity. Fasting reduces levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-6), which are associated with severe COVID-19. Furthermore, increased handwashing and hygiene during Ramadan may reduce infection risks. For some, social isolation, physical inactivity, reduced access to food and stress – linked to the pandemic – may minimize the benefits that is achieved during a “normal” Ramadan. Conclusions: RF during the COVID-19 pandemic is not a cause of concern for healthy people. However, people who are ill are exempt from fasting and should seek medical advice if they wish to fast. RF during the COVID-19 pandemic is a unique experience and future research will reveal its impact on human health. Key words: COVID-19; Ramadan; fasting; health; mental; exercise; isolation; lockdown; diabetes; biomarkers

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Characteristics of doctors’ fatality due to COVID-19 in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific countries

Cited by 14 publications

References 4 publications

Knowledge and practice of physicians during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon

Knowledge and practice of physicians during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon

General practitioner trainees’ career perspectives after COVID-19: a qualitative study in China

Ramadan 2020 and Beyond in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Scientific Evidence For Action

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