Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rheumatology Practice in Latin America

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dc.contributor.authorFernandez-Avila, Daniel G.
dc.contributor.authorBarahona-Correa, Julian
dc.contributor.authorRomero-Alvernia, Diana
dc.contributor.authorKowalski, Sergio
dc.contributor.authorSapag, Ana
dc.contributor.authorCachafeiro-Vilar, Antonio
dc.contributor.authorMelendez, Belia
dc.contributor.authorSantiago-Pastelin, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorPalleiro, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorArrieta, Dina
dc.contributor.authorReyes, Gil
dc.contributor.authorPons-Estel, Guillermo J.
dc.contributor.authorThen-Baez, Jossiell
dc.contributor.authorUgarte-Gil, Manuel F.
dc.contributor.authorCardiel, Mario H.
dc.contributor.authorColman, Nelly
dc.contributor.authorChavez, Nilmo
dc.contributor.authorBurgos, Paula, I
dc.contributor.authorMontufar, Ruben
dc.contributor.authorSandino, Sayonara
dc.contributor.authorFuentes-Silva, Yurilis J.
dc.contributor.authorSoriano, Enrique R.
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T22:06:17Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T22:06:17Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractObjective. To describe the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on Latin American rheumatologists from a professional, economic, and occupational point of view. Methods. We conducted an observational cross-sectional study using an online survey sent to rheuma-tologists of each non-English-speaking country member of the Pan American League of Rheumatology Associations (PANLAR). A specific questionnaire was developed. Results. Our survey included 1097 rheumatologists from 19 Latin American countries. Median (IQR) age of respondents was 48 (40-59) years and 618 (56.3%) were female. Duration of practice since graduation as a rheumatologist was 17 years, and 585 (53.3%) were aged < 50 years. Most rheumatologists worked in private practice (81.8%) and almost half worked in institutional outpatient centers (55%) and inpatient care (49.9%). The median number of weekly hours (IQR) of face-to-face practice before the pandemic was 27 (15-40) hours, but was reduced to 10 (5-20) hours during the pandemic. Telehealth was used by 866 (78.9%) respondents during the pandemic. Most common methods of communication were video calls (555; 50.6%), telephone calls (499; 45.5%), and WhatsApp voice calls (423; 38.6%). A reduction in monthly wages was reported by 946 (86.2%) respondents. Consultation fees also were reduced and 88 (8%) rheumatologists stated they had lost their jobs. A reduction in patient adherence to medication was reported by nearly 50% of respondents. Eighty-one (7.4%) rheumatologists received a COVID-19 diagnosis and 7 (8.6%) of them were hospitalized. Conclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped rheumatology practice in Latin America and has had a profound effect on rheumatologists' behaviors and clinical practice.
dc.description.funderPan American League of Rheumatology Associations (PANLAR)
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.3899/jrheum.201623
dc.identifier.eissn1499-2752
dc.identifier.issn0315-162X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.201623
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/94200
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000709706700021
dc.issue.numero10
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final1622
dc.pagina.inicio1616
dc.revistaJournal of rheumatology
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectguidelines
dc.subjectpractice
dc.subjectrheumatology
dc.subjecttelehealth
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleImpact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rheumatology Practice in Latin America
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen48
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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