Impact of healthcare restrictions due to COVID-19 on early pregnancy complications: A cross-sectional study
The COVID-19 restrictions led to a major shift in the way healthcare was delivered, with increased use of telephone consultations and prompt early discharge from the hospital. Although we did not record safety issues or adverse outcomes, we found a delay in gestational age at presentation and diagnosis, which has the potential to lead to adverse outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of telemedicine in healthcare practice.
Authors
- Idriss Gharbi
- Obe John
- Victor Olagundoye
- Thomas J. Farrell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7775-2866)
- Fathima Minisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6903-5445)
- Moayyad Younis
- Yasser Abdelaal
Institutions
- Stenden University Qatar (QA)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Qatar medical journal
- Published
- 2025-06-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2025.43
- Primary Topic
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00