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Dermatological Practice in Nepal during COVID-19 Crisis: Recommendations of National Panel of Experts
Introduction: Novel Coronavirus disease has caused a substantial halt to the ongoing world in every aspect. There are medical and social implications of the disease. Cutaneous manifestations have been reported to be a part of the disease as well. Dermatologists globally are in dilemma with the clinical practice because of the fear of acquiring the disease. Objectives: This article aims to recommend best practice measures that can be followed in local scenario for re-opening up of dermatological services in the context of Nepal. Materials and Methods: A preliminary draft for guidance on Dermatological services based on recommendations of American Academy of Dermatology, International league of Dermatological societies, National recommendations from Ministry of Health, Nepal was sent to a panel of national experts to determine the level of consensus in first week of April, 2020. A preliminary survey was sent to all the members of Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and leprologists of Nepal on first week of June and a second draft was subsequently formed which was sent again to experts and revised based on the opinions of national experts. Results: A total of 19 experts participated in the preparation of draft and reached a national consensus after a series of revisions in preliminary draft. Conclusion: Agreements regarding the opening of practice in dermatology discipline have been summarized. Recommendations have been made for opening of dermatological services – opening of outpatient department, performing dermatosurgical and cosmetic procedures as well as strategies on triage of patients and use of masks.
Dermatological Practice in Nepal during COVID-19 Crisis: Recommendations of National Panel of Experts
Introduction: Novel Coronavirus disease has caused a substantial halt to the ongoing world in every aspect. There are medical and social implications of the disease. Cutaneous manifestations have been reported to be a part of the disease as well. Dermatologists globally are in dilemma with the clinical practice because of the fear of acquiring the disease. Objectives: This article aims to recommend best practice measures that can be followed in local scenario for re-opening up of dermatological services in the context of Nepal. Materials and Methods: A preliminary draft for guidance on Dermatological services based on recommendations of American Academy of Dermatology, International league of Dermatological societies, National recommendations from Ministry of Health, Nepal was sent to a panel of national experts to determine the level of consensus in first week of April, 2020. A preliminary survey was sent to all the members of Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and leprologists of Nepal on first week of June and a second draft was subsequently formed which was sent again to experts and revised based on the opinions of national experts. Results: A total of 19 experts participated in the preparation of draft and reached a national consensus after a series of revisions in preliminary draft. Conclusion: Agreements regarding the opening of practice in dermatology discipline have been summarized. Recommendations have been made for opening of dermatological services – opening of outpatient department, performing dermatosurgical and cosmetic procedures as well as strategies on triage of patients and use of masks.
Dermatological Practice in Nepal during COVID-19 Crisis: Recommendations of National Panel of Experts
Parajuli, Sudip (author) / Pokhrel, Dinesh Binod (author) / Agrawal, Sudha (author) / Kumar, Ajay (author) / Pokhrel, Kumar (author) / Bastola, Anup (author) / Bhattarai, Sabeena (author) / Shrestha, Shristi (author) / Shrestha, Manisha (author) / KC, Shekhar (author)
2020-10-08
doi:10.3126/njdvl.v18i1.30378
Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology; Vol 18 No 1 (2020); 3-8 ; 2091-167X ; 2091-0231
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
710
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