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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
465 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2017-01-01
2021-08-14
Brief Summary
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Methods A retrospective analysis of acute appendicitis in adults was performed between January 1 and June 30, 2020 (COVID-19 period). The control period was collected from the first two quarters for the preceding 3 years. Outcome measures were ACA and length of hospital stays.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
RETROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Complicated appendicitis
The development of complicated appendicitis, diagnosed during appendectomy or by pre-operative image study
impact of COVID-19 on Health-Seeking Behaviors
The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on medical services is overwhelming due to limited medical resources. During its initial surge in 2020, Taiwan's government rapidly established diverse public actions, which helped maintain the medical supply without travel restrictions. However, whether the fear of being infected with COVID-19 interfered with health-seeking behavior (HSB) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate whether acute complicated appendicitis (ACA) rates in adults were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Non-complicated appendicitis
No development of complicated appendicitis, diagnosed during appendectomy or by pre-operative image study
impact of COVID-19 on Health-Seeking Behaviors
The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on medical services is overwhelming due to limited medical resources. During its initial surge in 2020, Taiwan's government rapidly established diverse public actions, which helped maintain the medical supply without travel restrictions. However, whether the fear of being infected with COVID-19 interfered with health-seeking behavior (HSB) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate whether acute complicated appendicitis (ACA) rates in adults were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interventions
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impact of COVID-19 on Health-Seeking Behaviors
The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on medical services is overwhelming due to limited medical resources. During its initial surge in 2020, Taiwan's government rapidly established diverse public actions, which helped maintain the medical supply without travel restrictions. However, whether the fear of being infected with COVID-19 interfered with health-seeking behavior (HSB) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate whether acute complicated appendicitis (ACA) rates in adults were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
20 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Taiwan University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Other Identifiers
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202008052RINC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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