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Observational studyThe Australian journal of rural health2025

Patient-Reported Cataract Outcomes After the Introduction of the Griffith Ophthalmology Project in Regional Australia.

Jason Chami, Marc P Chami, Harrison M Khan, Donna Glenn, Kerrie A Legg, Dominic McCall, John R Grigg, Geoffrey T Painter

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Observational study in The Australian journal of rural health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Jason ChamiSydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1683-2800
Marc P ChamiNorthern Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia.
Harrison M KhanSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Donna GlennSave Sight Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Kerrie A LeggSave Sight Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Dominic McCallSave Sight Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
John R GriggSave Sight Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Geoffrey T PainterSave Sight Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Funding

Australian and New Zealand Eye FoundationChatswood Private HospitalForesight AustraliaGordon Eye SurgeryMurrumbidgee Local Health DistrictTurramurra Rotary
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of the Griffith Ophthalmology Project in improving visual acuity and quality of life (QoL) among cataract surgery patients in regional New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

designRetrospective observational study.

settingGriffith Base Hospital's Department of Ophthalmology in the Western Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).

participantsThe 135 patients (168 eyes) undergoing cataract surgery between March 2022 and July 2023 completed QoL surveys.

main outcome measuresChanges in vision-related QoL (assessed by National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire; NEI-VFQ), health-related QoL (assessed by EuroQol 5-Dimensional 5-Level survey; EQ-5D-5L), visual acuity, and surgical waiting times.

methodsPatients completed the NEI-VFQ and EQ-5D-5L surveys before and/or after surgery. Pre- and post-operative visual acuity and waiting list data were collected and analysed.

resultsEI-VFQ data showed significant enhancements in 11 of 12 QoL subscales (including social functioning and mental health) as well as the composite QoL score. EQ-5D-5L results indicated improvements in all five dimensions, with overall health-related QoL significantly increased. Visual acuity improved significantly, the surgical waitlist was reduced from 123 to 10 patients, and waiting times decreased from 15 to 2 months.

conclusionsThe Griffith Ophthalmology Project significantly improved visual and QoL outcomes for cataract surgery patients in regional NSW and reduced surgical waiting times. This model of utilising visiting specialists and collaborative local support may serve as a template for sustainable regional healthcare services in Australia.

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CataractCataract ExtractionOphthalmologyPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresQuality of LifeAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew South WalesRetrospective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesVisual Acuitycataractquality of liferural health servicesvisual acuity

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PMCPMC12404016

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