{"id":"16429ba3-0614-46b7-99dd-d73dea3c1053","slug":"challenges-posed-by-covid-19-and-neurosurgical-nursing-strategies-in-developing-countries","title":"Challenges posed by COVID-19 and neurosurgical nursing strategies in developing countries","authors":["Manju Dhandapani","Sivashanmugam Dhandapani"],"abstract":"Background: Neurosurgical patients with stroke, trauma, and brain tumors can be among the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries, which need to be managed efficiently. Methods: This is an overview of neurosurgical nurses’ challenges and strategies in the current COVID-19 pandemic environment in developing countries. Results: Here, we reviewed the unique challenges of providing neurosurgical nursing services during the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries. We address specific issues such as transferring neurosurgical patients, allocating medical supplies, prioritizing neurosurgical services, COVID-19 testing protocols, and patient triage (emergent vs. urgent vs. delayed surgery). Teleconsultation, telenursing services for outpatient treatment, follow-up and virtual teaching strategies associated with neurosurgical nursing are discussed. Conclusion: Neurosurgical nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries requires transparent planning, implementation, and careful consideration of various telemedicine strategies.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/infection.png","publishDate":"2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_677_2020","categories":["Infection","Review Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/16429ba3-0614-46b7-99dd-d73dea3c1053/pdf"}