Effects of COVID-19 on education and functioning of healthcare faculties in Denizli, Turkey: a survey study

Introduction
The novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, which evolved in Wuhan city of China, has become an important public health emergency that paralyzed life and negatively affected the entire world. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate a possible effect of coronavirus pandemic on healthcare from the perspective of academicians.

Material and methods
A questionnaire consisting of education and functioning of medical-related faculties in the process of COVID-19 was completed by academicians in medical sciences. Data obtained from surveys were presented in pie/column charts and percentages.

Results
A total of 103 academicians contributed to the survey. Most of the participants were concerned about themselves and their families. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, academicians indicated a permanent change in healthcare system. In addition, they expressed worries about theoretical part of distance education and the effects of distance education on clinical practices.

Conclusions
According to obtained results, academicians in medical sciences reported significant changes occurring not only in providing healthcare services but also in educational aspect, which is a subject of concern. In this period, in which restrictive and compelling effects are felt in the medical sector as in many other industries, there are still uncertainties regarding the future, and it can be seen that the “normal life” will never be the same as before.