Journal article
Cross-continental comparison of safety and protection measures amongst urologists during COVID-19
J de la Rosette, P Laguna, M Álvarez-Maestro, M Eto, CA Mochtar, S Albayrak, A Mendoza-Valdes, TA Ong, S Khadgi, A Al-Terki, D Bolton, R Gomez, L Klotz, S Kulkarni, S Tanguay, S Gravas
International Journal of Urology | WILEY | Published : 2020
DOI: 10.1111/iju.14340
Abstract
Objectives: To determine the well-being of urologists worldwide during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, and whether they have adequate personal protective equipment knowledge and supplies appropriate to their clinical setting. Methods: Urologists worldwide completed a Société Internationale d’Urologie online survey from 16 April 2020 until 1 May 2020. Analysis was carried out to evaluate their knowledge about protecting themselves and others in the workplace, including their confidence in their ability to remain safe at work, and any regional differences. Results: There were 3488 respondents from 109 countries. Urologists who stated they were moderately comfortable that their work envi..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge support from the SIU Central Office, including Merveille de Souza, Carrie Thompson, Melissa St-Onge, Susie Petrusa and Christine Albino, the contributions of Darcy Lewis and Alison Palkhivala for medical writing and editorial support, and Michael Barlev for statistical support.