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The use of an automated electronic registry for bladder cancer surveillance during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Urology; Sep2022, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p424-428, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction: We aimed to develop and compare the utility of an automated registry of all patients undergoing surveillance for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) during the severe acute respiratory virus coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Methods: We populated an electronic register of all patients undergoing bladder tumour surveillance (July–September 2019). The computerised 'traffic-light' system was implemented in September 2019 marking the beginning of phase 2. The register was audited at two- and six-months intervals during phase 2 (November 2019 and April 2020). Audit of the system In April 2020 allowed review of care given during the peak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Ireland. The primary outcome variable was the number of patients who had delayed surveillance cystoscopy in each group. Results: A total of 278 cases were reviewed, 96 in the first cohort and 91 at both intervals of second phase. During the first phase of the audit 17 patients (17.7%) had a missed cystoscopy. Phase 2 showed a sustained decrease in the number of patients with missed surveillance, with eight (8.8%) missing their procedure in both the November and April (SARS-CoV-2) cohorts (17 v. 8, X<superscript>2</superscript> = 10.76, p = 0.0004). Overall, most patients had their procedure done within the recommended time interval (245, 88%). Conclusion: A centralised accessible computerised registry of patients with NMIBC undergoing surveillance is superior to traditional manual surveillance methods, especially during the period of SARS-CoV-2. Going forward we aim to have all patients undergo surveillance within schedule with a long-term goal of a centralised national registry. Level of evidence: Level 2c: "Outcomes Research". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20514158
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158747952
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20514158211000197