Open Access 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

Corresponding Author

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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