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Item An experience in the COVID-19 pandemic period: Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Online Board Exam 2020(2022) Sahin, Hatice; Ozgur, Alper; Paker, Tufan; Atay, Yuksel; 35444842Background: The aim of this study was to provide information about the results of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Board written exam, which was held online due to the pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 41 cardiovascular surgeons and residents (39 males, 2 females) in November 21st, 2020 between 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. After the online exam was completed, data on participant information and answers to exam questions were obtained from the information system. Results: Of all participants, 39% were working in university hospitals. A total of 82.9% of the participants were specialists. The total mean score of the participants was 60.3 +/- 10.2 and 53.7% of them were declared successful-passed. Aortic surgery (63%), heart failure surgery (50%), and mitral valve surgery (50%) were the most incorrectly answered questions. Conclusion: With the online exam, the Board gained different experiences regarding exam planning and implementation. The Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Board did not give up the Board exam during the pandemic period and conducted a reliable written exam with many participants.Item How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect child and adolescent psychiatry outpatient clinic admissions? A single-center, retrospective study(2022) Ayraler Taner, Hande; Akin Sari, Burcu; Kaba, Duygu; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4261-8509; 35465735; AAJ-8600-2021Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures for controlling the pandemic adversely affected child and adolescent mental health; however, studies that examined the effects of the pandemic on child and adolescent mental health services are limited. This study aimed to determine the changes in admission to a child and adolescent psychiatry outpatient clinic (CAPOC) in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the previous year. Methods: In this study, the information regarding admissions to Baskent University Faculty of Medicine's CAPOC between March 2019 and March 2021 was examined. Information including age, sex, admission date, the form of admission (first admission/follow-up), and the diagnosis was obtained from the electronic medical record system and the differences between the pre-pandemic period and the pandemic period were assessed. Results: It was found that during the pandemic, there was a decrease in CAPOC admissions; however, both female admissions and median age increased compared with the previous year. Also, admissions due to obsessive-compulsive disorder and somatic symptom-related disorders increased. Conclusions: Although there were fewer CAPOC admissions during the pandemic period compared with the pre-pandemic period, there were differences between the age, sex, and diagnosis distributions of the patients between the pandemic and the pre-pandemic period. Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CAPOC admissions will help plan child and adolescent mental health protective measures.Item Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Cardiac Emergencies and Future Perspectives in Turkey(2021) Coner, Ali; Kayipmaz, Afin Emre; Celikel, Elif; 0000-0002-5711-8873; ABD-7321-2021SARS-CoV-2-associated COVID-19 pandemic has affected the daily life of people across the world in 2020. Data about the course of viral involvement continues to be accumulated. COVID-19 is a multi-systemic disease, and the clinical presentations and possible complications may vary widely in different patient groups. The cardiovascular system is a primary target of COVID-19, and direct or indirect effects of viral involvement are observed. In addition to the direct effects of viral involvement on the cardiovascular system, decrement in acute cardiac emergencies has been experienced in many cardiology clinics in Turkey during the pandemic. Moreover, there may be a possible increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the near future. In this narrative review, we aimed to discuss the cardiac manifestations of COVID-19, the possible drug interactions related to the drugs used for COVID-19 management, and the effect of the pandemic on cardiac emergencies. We believe that understanding the natural mechanism of cardiac involvement of SARS-CoV-2 and emphasizing the data about out-of-hospital arrests will help clinicians effectively deal with the preventable cardiovascular causes of death in the forthcoming waves of COVID-19.Item National Preferred Interpersonal Distance Curbs the Spread of COVID-19: A Cross-Country Analysis(2021) Gökmen, Yunus; Turen, Ufuk; Erdem, Haluk; Tokmak, İsmail; 0000-0002-0080-5285; 32782051; AAS-6901-2021; L-8769-2014Objectives: National interpersonal distance preference is considered a cultural characteristic. Interpersonal distance is critical for the spread dynamics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19's spread trend shows various characteristics in different countries. We believe that 1 of the factors influencing this variation could be national interpersonal distance preference. Methods: We used regression analysis based on data of national interpersonal distance preferences (social, personal, and intimate) presented by Sorokowska et al. and COVID-19 rate of spread data for 40 different countries that were calculated using Our World in Data's data. Results: National interpersonal distance preferences, with its 3 dimensions, significantly influence the rate of spread of COVID-19 in countries. Conclusion: Understanding the relation between national interpersonal distance preference and spread of COVID-19 might be very useful information in decision-making processes of individuals, societies, and governments to develop culturally well-suited counter-pandemic policies, strategies, and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic or any epidemic or pandemic threats in the future, instead of standard fit-to-all strategies.