이 연구는 코로나19로 인한 치과의료기관의 피해와 관련 요인을 파악하여 치과계 보상방안을 마련하는데 객관적인 기초자료를 제공하고자 수행하였다. 대한치과의사협회 회원을 대상으로 1월부터 4월까지 코로나19로 인한 치과병·의원 경영 피해를 조사하여 그 결과를 분석하였다. 최종 3,189명의 응답을 분석한 결과, 전체 환자 감소율은 3월이 34.9%로 가장 높았고, 수입 감소율은 4월이 34.0%로 가장 높았다. 치과병·의원의 코로나19로 인한 환자 및 수입 감소율에 영향을 미치는 요인은 누적 확진자 수가 많고, 치과병·의원 수가 많은 지역일수록 코로나19로 인한 경영 피해가 더 컸고, 연차가 많고, 직원 수가 적은 치과일수록 코로나로 인한 경영 피해가 더 컸다. 정부는 의료기관의 특성에 맞는 기준을 정립하여 코로나19의 장기화로 인한 의료계의 붕괴를 방지하고, 향후 보건의료체계를 유지할 수 있도록 치과계에 맞는 지원을 제공해야 할 것이다.
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.
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.
