Factors Affecting COVID-19 Economic Loss to Dental Institutions : Application of multilevel analysis

Lee,  Ga-yeong; Jeon,  Ji-eun

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 58(10); 2020 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2020;58(10):627-638.
Published online October 31, 2020.

코로나바이러스감염증-19가 치과의료기관의 경제적 손실에 미친 영향 요인 : 다수준 분석의 적용

이가영¹, 전지은²

^¹대한치과의사협회 치과의료정책연구원
^²대한치과의사협회 치과의료정책연구원

Factors Affecting COVID-19 Economic Loss to Dental Institutions : Application of multilevel analysis

Ga-yeong Lee¹, Ji-eun Jeon²

¹Korean Dental Association Health Policy Institute
²Korean Dental Association Health Policy Institute

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the subjective damage caused by COVID-19 and its related factors. The study subjects were members of the Korean Dental Association (KDA). We investigated the damage to dental clinics and hospitals caused by COVID-19 between January and April 2020. After analyzing the final 3,189 responses, the rate of decrease in patients was the highest at 34.9% in March, and the rate of decrease in income was the highest at 34.0% in April. As a result of the multilevel analysis, the damage caused by COVID-19 was greater in regions with more confirmed patients, more careers, and fewer dental staff. The government should establish a compensation plan for hospitals and clinics to prevent the collapse of the medical system due to the prolonged COVID-19. In addition, support for dentistry should be provided to maintain the oral health care system in the future.

Key Words: COVID-19;Dental;Economic loss;rate of decreased income;rate of decreased patient;