ArticleDer Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft2009
[How much waiting time is acceptable for cataract patients?].
Article in Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundLengthy waiting times are linked to a decline in visual acuity and quality of life. The aim of our study was to evaluate patients' maximum acceptable waiting time (MAWT). PATIENTS AND
methodsA total of 300 consecutive cataract patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire. The main question addressed the patient's MAWT to undergo cataract surgery. Patients' visual impairment (VF-14 score), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), education, profession, and social status were evaluated.
resultsThe mean MAWT was 3.25+/-2.3 months. A significant correlation between VF-14 score and MAWT (r=0.241, p=0.001) and between MAWT and BCVA (r=0.187, p=0.01) was found. Well-educated patients (4.30+/-2.53 months, p=0.004) and patients living with a partner (3.62+/-2.41 months, p= 0.031) were more likely to tolerate longer MAWT. Patients living alone (2.94+/-2.21 months, p= 0.107) and patients who had to take care of a nursing case (2.83+/-1.90 months, p=0.589) tended to shorter MAWT.
conclusionsMAWT is dependent on subjective visual impairment and objective BCVA. Availability of social services was also a strong predictor from the patients' perspective.
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