Research Article
COVID-19 Pandemic; Impact on the Colposcopy Service
Aisha Bojang1, Lina Antoun1, Orestis Tsonis2 and Fani Gkrozou1*
11Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals of Birmingham, NHS Foundation Trust, UK
22Department of Reproductive Medicine, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Barts Health NHS, UK
Fani Gkrozou, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals of Birmingham, NHS Foundation Trust, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham B9 5SS, UK.
Received Date:September 02, 2021; Published Date: September 22, 2021
Summary
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has radically changed global healthcare and colposcopy services are no exception. The aim of this study was to review the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on colposcopy services in a tertiary center.
Study design: A retrospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary center between March to August 2020. We included all women referred to our colposcopy services. The practice has been reviewed according to guidance from BSCCP.
Results: For high grade dyskaryosis referral, 64% of patients were offered an appointment within the target 2 week-wait time frame. For low grade dyskaryosis referral, 47% of patients were seen within the target 12-week timeframe.
Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in longer waiting times for both high- and low-grade colposcopy referrals. This highlights the need for better preparation for potential future disruption of services and improvement of the existing service provided in order to support a faster and more efficient recovery from the pandemic.
Keywords: Colposcopy service; Covid 19 pandemic; Service provision
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Aisha Bojang, Lina Antoun, Orestis Tsonis, Fani Gkrozou. COVID-19 Pandemic; Impact on the Colposcopy Service. W J Gynecol Women’s Health. 5(3): 2021. WJGWH.MS.ID.000612.
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