During Italy's national lockdown for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), official hospital statistics in the period March 1–27, 2020, show substantial decreases—ranging from 73% to 88%—in paediatric emergency department visits compared with the same time period in 2019 and 2018 ( figure ). Similarly, family paediatricians widely report a considerable reduction in clinic visits, although this is difficult to measure precisely.
Lazzerini, M., Barbi, E., Apicella, A., Marchetti, F., Cardinale, F., Trobia, G. (2020). Delayed access or provision of care in Italy resulting from fear of COVID-19. THE LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 4(5), e10-e11 [10.1016/S2352-4642(20)30108-5].
Delayed access or provision of care in Italy resulting from fear of COVID-19
Marchetti F.Investigation
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2020
Abstract
During Italy's national lockdown for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), official hospital statistics in the period March 1–27, 2020, show substantial decreases—ranging from 73% to 88%—in paediatric emergency department visits compared with the same time period in 2019 and 2018 ( figure ). Similarly, family paediatricians widely report a considerable reduction in clinic visits, although this is difficult to measure precisely.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
