Status quo after one year of COVID-19 pandemic in otolaryngological hospital-based departments and private practices in Germany

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare systems worldwide. Data on the impact on otolaryngological clinics and private practices is sparse. This study aimed to present data on healthcare worker (HCW) screening, status of HCW, pre-interventional testing, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the economic impact of the pandemic.Otolaryngological private practices and hospital-based departments were surveyed nationwide using an...