Review Article

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients

Volume: 14 Number: 2 May 22, 2024
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients' admission to the urology outpatient clinic. It aims to evaluate changes in the frequency and distribution of diagnosed diseases. Material and Methods: Our study retrospectively examined patient records at the Mersin University Hospital Urology Clinic. The study period covers September 11, 2018, to September 11, 2021. Patient information, International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes, age groups, and examination dates were obtained from the patient's files. Data of patients with duplicate records were not included in the study. Each code was analyzed as a separate data point for patients with multiple diagnosis codes. Results: Following the detection of the pandemic in our country, a decrease of 12.52% in patient admissions to our urology clinic was observed during the 540 days. Furthermore, a significant reduction of 27.08% in newly diagnosed urology cases was identified. This decrease was observed across all disease groups except oncological diseases when overall admissions were evaluated. The general urology and andrology categories also followed a similar decrease in newly diagnosed cases. However, an increase in patient admissions was noted in the 25-34 and 35-54 age groups (p<0.001). When examining newly diagnosed cases across all age groups, a significant change was only detected in the 18-24 age group (p=0.037). Moreover, significant variations were observed among age groups in specific diagnoses. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate a decrease in urology clinic admissions across all age groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, except for the 25-34 and 35-54 age groups, which experienced an increase. Furthermore, aside from the decline in the 18-24 age group, no significant changes were observed in newly diagnosed cases. These variations suggest decreased patient visits to the urology clinic during the pandemic, depending on age groups and specific diagnoses.

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Thanks

The researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the completion of this research. Firstly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the University of Mersin for providing us with the opportunity to engage in this study, which has enabled us to acquire valuable life lessons such as patience, perseverance, teamwork, resilience, cooperation, and above all, an unwavering commitment to knowledge. We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to our parents for their boundless love, prayers, support, and sacrifices. Without their selfless love and unwavering support throughout our journey, none of this would have been possible. Lastly, we would like to extend our thanks to all the individuals who have directly or indirectly supported us in the completion of this research. Your contributions, assistance, and encouragement have been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for your involvement.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Review Article

Publication Date

May 22, 2024

Submission Date

May 29, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 6, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 14 Number: 2

APA
Başaranoğlu, M., Erdem, E., & Akbay, E. (2024). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients. Value in Health Sciences, 14(2), 180-186. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1306681
AMA
1.Başaranoğlu M, Erdem E, Akbay E. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients. VHS. 2024;14(2):180-186. doi:10.33631/sabd.1306681
Chicago
Başaranoğlu, Mert, Erim Erdem, and Erdem Akbay. 2024. “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients”. Value in Health Sciences 14 (2): 180-86. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1306681.
EndNote
Başaranoğlu M, Erdem E, Akbay E (May 1, 2024) The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients. Value in Health Sciences 14 2 180–186.
IEEE
[1]M. Başaranoğlu, E. Erdem, and E. Akbay, “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients”, VHS, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 180–186, May 2024, doi: 10.33631/sabd.1306681.
ISNAD
Başaranoğlu, Mert - Erdem, Erim - Akbay, Erdem. “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients”. Value in Health Sciences 14/2 (May 1, 2024): 180-186. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1306681.
JAMA
1.Başaranoğlu M, Erdem E, Akbay E. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients. VHS. 2024;14:180–186.
MLA
Başaranoğlu, Mert, et al. “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients”. Value in Health Sciences, vol. 14, no. 2, May 2024, pp. 180-6, doi:10.33631/sabd.1306681.
Vancouver
1.Mert Başaranoğlu, Erim Erdem, Erdem Akbay. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Urological Outpatient Patients. VHS. 2024 May 1;14(2):180-6. doi:10.33631/sabd.1306681