ArticleBMJ open ophthalmology2020
Strengthening the integration of eye care into the health system: methodology for the development of the WHO package of eye care interventions.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Advancements and Prospects in Nanorobotic Applications for Ophthalmic Therapy.ACS biomaterials science & engineering · 2025Review
- Protocol for the development of the WHO package of ear and hearing care interventions.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatricians for Eye Care of Children: A Personal Survey in Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2024Article
- Situation analysis on the integration of refractive error services provided by optometrists into the national health services in Kenya.BMC public health · 2024Article
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- Barriers to the uptake of eye care services: A cross-sectional survey from rural and urban communities.PloS one · 2024Article
- Integration of Refractive Services Provided by Optometrists into the Portuguese National Health Service.Portuguese journal of public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo describe the rational for, and the methods that will be employed to develop, the WHO package of eye care interventions (PECI). METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The development of the package will be conducted in four steps: (1) selection of eye conditions (for which interventions will be included in the package) based on epidemiological data on the causes of vision impairment and blindness, prevalence estimates of eye conditions and health facility data; (2) identification of interventions and related evidence for the selected eye conditions from clinical practice guidelines and high-quality systematic reviews by a technical working group; (3) expert agreement on the inclusion of eye care interventions in the package and the description of resources required for the provision of the selected interventions; and (4) peer review. The project will be led by the WHO Vision Programme in collaboration with Cochrane Eyes and Vision. A Technical Advisory Group, comprised of public health and clinical experts in the field, will provide technical input throughout all stages of development.
resultsAfter considering the feedback of Technical Advisory Group members and reviewing-related evidence, a final list of eye conditions for which interventions will be included in the package has been collated.
conclusionThe PECI will support Ministries of Health in prioritising, planning, budgeting and integrating eye care interventions into health systems. It is anticipated that the PECI will be available for use in 2021.
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