ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism2016
Eye care infrastructure and human resources for managing diabetic retinopathy in India: The India 11-city 9-state study.
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Abstract
backgroundThere is a paucity of information on the availability of services for diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in India.
objectivesThe study was undertaken to document existing healthcare infrastructure and practice patterns for managing DR.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 cities and included public and private eye care providers. Both multispecialty and stand-alone eye care facilities were included. Information was collected on the processes used in all steps of the program, from how diabetics were identified for screening through to policies about follow-up after treatment by administering a semistructured questionnaire and by using observational checklists.
resultsA total of 86 eye units were included (31.4% multispecialty hospitals; 68.6% stand-alone clinics). The availability of a dedicated retina unit was reported by 68.6% (59) facilities. The mean number of outpatient consultations per year was 45,909 per responding facility, with nearly half being new registrations. A mean of 631 persons with sight-threatening-DR (ST-DR) were registered per year per facility. The commonest treatment for ST-DR was laser photocoagulation. Only 58% of the facilities reported having a full-time retina specialist on their rolls. More than half the eye care facilities (47; 54.6%) reported that their ophthalmologists would like further training in retina. Half (51.6%) of the facilities stated that they needed laser or surgical equipment. About 46.5% of the hospitals had a system to track patients needing treatment or for follow-up.
conclusionsThe study highlighted existing gaps in service provision at eye care facilities in India.
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