The Impact of the First COVID-19 Wave on European Vascular Education

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsvf.2022.01.007
• Publication Date: 2022-01-21T02:22:49Z
• Authors: António Pereira-N...; Liliana Fidalgo D...; Stefano Ancetti
• Keywords: Pandemic; Restructuring

Public health was severely affected by the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic, imposing major daily life changes across world, including services that had to restructure significantly.Considering potential side effects on quality vascular training, a digital survey (Survey Monkey®) developed and submitted trainees from 7 July 20 September 2020 through European mailing lists social media platforms. The aim evaluate standpoint education Europe during pandemic identify possible measures mitigate negative trainees. A total 104 answers 27 countries were received. mean age responders 31.2 ± 3.58 years, whom 60.6% male. Forty-four (42.3%) actively participated front line; 76.9% them reported decrease in surgical procedures performed and/or assisted, with 60% reporting reduction >50%. Emergency only activities for 7.5% Annual or final examinations re-scheduled cancelled 16.3% 10.6% participants, respectively. According survey, 73.5% claimed impact 73.4% agreed need "compensation measures" be taken.The brought significant education. Considering an extended situation, it is believed compensatory should addressed maintain high standards develop new educational tools future