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A Cross-sectional Study on Challenges Faced and Strategies Adopted in Responding to Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) by Hospital Administrators in Kaski District
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- 1. Lecturer, Gandaki Medical College and Postal Address: 423, Ranipauwa, Pokhara, 33700, Nepal
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- 1. Lecturer, Gandaki Medical College and Postal Address: 423, Ranipauwa, Pokhara, 33700, Nepal
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Background: Following the outbreak of Coronavirus disease in 2019, the year 2020/21 has been an incredibly challenging one for all global health-care systems.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. The study was carried out in all general private and public hospitals of Kaski district of Nepal. Data were collected from 25th October to 5th December, 2020 from the Hospital administrators using a semi structured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.
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