Residents' perceived impact of covid-19 on saudi ophthalmology training programs-a survey

摘要: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of current pandemic on ophthalmology residency training in Saudi Arabia, focusing its effects clinical education, training, and mental well-being trainees Methods: An online self-administered questionnaire was distributed among residents programs between July 7 14, 2020 In this study, we explored residents’ opinions regarding disruption virtual education The patient health (PHQ-9) used to assess COVID-19 pandemic’s their We descriptive statistics for data analysis Results: Out 183 registered residents, 142 participated study Ninety-six participants (35 4%) were rotated at a specialized eye hospital during pandemic, while 52 (19 2%) had rotations department general hospitals Those who both types 123 (45 According participants, there significant decline exposure surgical office-based procedures compared emergency consultations (Friedman P <0 001) effect reported by 100 (70 5%) Eighty-five (55 respondents satisfied with method Conclusion: has disrupted Additionally, believe that may have negative trainees’ Fortunately, provided an innovative will likely be even after