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Atta S, Brown RB, Wasser LM, Mayer N, Cassidy J, Liu PJ, Williams AM. Effect of a Patient Portal Reminder Message After No-Show on Appointment Reattendance in Ophthalmology: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Am J Ophthalmol 2024; 263:93-98. [PMID: 38403099 PMCID: PMC11162931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2024.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of electronic health record (EHR) messaging for re-engaging patients with ophthalmology care after a missed appointment. DESIGN Prospective, randomized clinical trial. METHODS The study setting was an academic ophthalmology department. The patient population comprised of return patients age 18 years or older with an appointment "no show," or missed appointment. Over 2 phases of recruitment, 362 patients with an active patient portal in the EHR were selected consecutively each business day. Patients were randomized using a web-based tool to receive a reminder to reschedule via a standard mailed letter only (control) or the mailed letter plus an electronic message through the EHR within 1 business day of the missed appointment (intervention). Reengagement with eye care was defined as attendance of a rescheduled appointment within 30 days of the no-show visit. Patient charts were reviewed for demographic and clinical data. RESULTS The average age of recruited patients was 59.9 years, just under half of the sample was male (42.5%, 154/362), and most patients were White (56.9%, 206/362) or Black (36.2%, 131/362). Patients were most commonly recruited from the retina service (39.2%, 142/362) followed by the glaucoma service (29.3%, 106/362). Many patients in this study had previous no-show appointments, with an average no-show rate of 18.8% out of all scheduled visits across our health system. In total, 22.2% (42/189) of patients in the intervention group attended a follow-up appointment within 30 days of their no-show visit compared to 11.6% (20/173) of the control group (OR, 2.186; 95% CI, 1.225-3.898; P = .008). When including only the 74 patients in the intervention group who read the intervention message in the patient portal, 28.4% (21/74) attended a follow-up compared to 11.6% (20/173) of the control group (P = .001). CONCLUSIONS EHR-based reminder messages sent within a business day of a missed appointment may promote re-engagement in ophthalmology care after appointment no-show.
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- Sarah Atta
- From the Department of Ophthalmology (S.A., R.B., L.W., N.M., J.C., A.W.,), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Clinic (S.A.), Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology (S.A., R.B., L.W., N.M., J.C., A.W.,), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology (S.A., R.B., L.W., N.M., J.C., A.W.,), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center (L.W.), Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology (S.A., R.B., L.W., N.M., J.C., A.W.,), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology (S.A., R.B., L.W., N.M., J.C., A.W.,), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Business Administration - Marketing and Business Economics Area, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (P.L.), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology (S.A., R.B., L.W., N.M., J.C., A.W.,), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Hackstadt AJ, Elasy TA, Gangaputra S, Harper KJ, Mayberry LS, Nelson LA, Peterson NB, Rosenbloom ST, Yu Z, Martinez W. Effects of a Patient Portal Intervention to Address Diabetes Care Gaps: Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e56123. [PMID: 38941148 PMCID: PMC11245660 DOI: 10.2196/56123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the potential to significantly reduce complications, many patients do not consistently receive diabetes preventive care. Our research team recently applied user-centered design sprint methodology to develop a patient portal intervention empowering patients to address selected diabetes care gaps (eg, no diabetes eye examination in last 12 months). OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effect of our novel diabetes care gap intervention on completion of selected evidence-based diabetes preventive care services and secondary outcomes. METHODS We are conducting a pragmatic randomized controlled trial of the effect of the intervention on diabetes care gaps. Adult patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are recruited from primary care clinics affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Participants are eligible if they have type 1 or 2 DM, can read in English, are aged 18-75 years, have a current patient portal account, and have reliable access to a mobile device with internet access. We exclude patients with medical conditions that prevent them from using a mobile device, severe difficulty seeing, pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant during the study period, and patients on dialysis. Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention or usual care. The primary outcome measure will be the number of diabetes care gaps among 4 DM preventive care services (diabetes eye examination, pneumococcal vaccination, hemoglobin A1c, and urine microalbumin) at 12 months after randomization. Secondary outcomes will include diabetes self-efficacy, confidence managing diabetes in general, understanding of diabetes preventive care, diabetes distress, patient portal satisfaction, and patient-initiated orders at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after randomization. An ordinal logistic regression model will be used to quantify the effect of the intervention on the number of diabetes care gaps at the 12-month follow-up. For dichotomous secondary outcomes, a logistic regression model will be used with random effects for the clinic and provider variables as needed. For continuous secondary outcomes, a regression model will be used. RESULTS This study is ongoing. Recruitment was closed in February 2022; a total of 433 patients were randomized. Of those randomized, most (n=288, 66.5%) were non-Hispanic White, 33.5% (n=145) were racial or ethnic minorities, 33.9% (n=147) were aged 65 years or older, and 30.7% (n=133) indicated limited health literacy. CONCLUSIONS The study directly tests the hypothesis that a patient portal intervention-alerting patients about selected diabetes care gaps, fostering understanding of their significance, and allowing patients to initiate care-will reduce diabetes care gaps compared with usual care. The insights gained from this study may have broad implications for developing future interventions to address various care gaps, such as gaps in cancer screening, and contribute to the development of effective, scalable, and sustainable approaches to engage patients in chronic disease management and prevention. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04894903; https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04894903. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/56123.
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- Amber J Hackstadt
- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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Powers AM, Patel D, DeAngelis MM, Feng C, Allison K. Risk factors affecting the utilization of eye care services evaluated by the CDC's behavior risk factor surveillance system from 2018 to 2021. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1335427. [PMID: 38915755 PMCID: PMC11194383 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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When thinking about major health concerns in the U.S. and around the world, eye care ranks lower compared to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, people do not think about the direct connection between diabetes and eye health. Untreated diabetes can lead to visual impairments such as blindness or difficulty seeing. Studies have found that eye health associated with nutrition, occupational exposure, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease are some of the known risk factors. This study aimed to identify the potential risk factors that are associated with visual impairment (VI). The data used for this analysis were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) from 2018 to 2021. We found important characteristics, such as the U.S. region, general health perception, employment status, income status, age, and health insurance source, that are associated with VI. Our study confirmed that the common demographical factors including age, race/ethnicity, the U.S. region, and gender are associated with VI. The study also highlights associations with additional risk factors such as health insurance source, general health perceptions, employment status, and income status. Using this information, we can reach out to communities with large numbers of individuals experiencing vision challenges and help educate them on prevention and treatment protocols, thereby effectively addressing VI and blindness challenges within our communities, neighborhoods, and finally, the broader society.
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- University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States
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Alhujaili HO, Alanazi AM, Alshehri WM, Alghamdi RA, Alqasem AA, Alhumaid FI, AlGhamdi RA, Almaymuni KK. Adherence to Eye Examination Guidelines Among Individuals With Diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2024; 16:e51472. [PMID: 38298281 PMCID: PMC10828750 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a vision-threatening complication. Regular eye examinations are crucial for early detection and management. Ensuring adherence to eye examination guidelines is essential to prevent visual impairment and blindness in this at-risk population. METHODS This was cross-sectional study, and a validated questionnaire was physically administered among adult individuals with diabetes (both males and females) in Saudi Arabia. The data were gathered and analyzed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS, version 26.0) software (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Armonk, NY). This study took approximately three months from the period August 2023 to November 2023. RESULTS This study found that most participants had type 1 diabetes (46.1%, n=83) and had been diagnosed for more than 10 years (49.4%, n=89). The most used management strategy (48.9%, n=88) was lifestyle changes and anti-diabetic medications. Most of the participants (93.3%, n=168) were fully aware of the severe eye complications of diabetes, as well as diabetic retinopathy and its complications (48.9%, n=88). The most common source of information about the importance of eye exams was healthcare professionals (56.7%, n=102). Most of the participants had annual eye exams (58.3%, n=105) and within the previous year, specifically related to their diabetes (62.8%, n=113). Adherence to eye examination guidelines was higher in those who had diabetes for more than 10 years (p=0.009), those who were on lifestyle changes and insulin therapy or anti-diabetic medications (p=0.030), those who were fully aware of severe eye complications and diabetic retinopathy (p=0.017 and p=0.020, respectively), and those with type 2 diabetes (p=0.001). In addition, participants who understood the importance of eye examinations had better glucose control (p=0.017), had eye examinations within the previous year (p=0.001), and had heard about the importance of eye examinations from healthcare professionals (p=0.020). The findings revealed the most common reasons for not getting an eye exam were a lack of awareness (37.8%) and distance from the hospital. CONCLUSION To summarize, many people with diabetes do not get regular eye exams often because they are unaware of how important these exams are. Long-term diabetics who are aware of the dangers of diabetic retinopathy are more likely to heed this advice. However, adherence was linked to more frequent eye exams and better glucose control. Adherence and wide awareness must be created to improve retinopathy outcomes.
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- General Practice, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Madina, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine and Surgery, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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Dia M, Davoudi S, Sanayei N, Martin DC, Albrecht MM, Ness S, Subramanian M, Siegel N, Chen X. Demographic and socioeconomic disparities in the hybrid ophthalmology telemedicine model. J Telemed Telecare 2023:1357633X231211353. [PMID: 37960873 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x231211353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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IMPORTANCE As telemedicine use expands, it is important to evaluate demographic and socioeconomic disparities among patients receiving ophthalmic care through new hybrid telemedicine models. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether there are demographic and socioeconomic disparities in the delivery of the hybrid telemedicine model. DESIGN Retrospective, cross-sectional, case-control analysis of patient encounters from April to December 2020. SETTING A single, academic, hospital-based eye clinic in Boston, Massachusetts. METHODS Electronic medical records of all patient encounters from April to December 2020 were reviewed and categorized into hybrid, virtual-only, and standard in-person visits. Patient-level data for all visits were extracted including age, sex, race/ethnicity, primary language, Area Deprivation Index (ADI), insurance type, and marital status. Visit-level data for all hybrid visits were also extracted from the medical record including the visit dates and patient adherence. Demographics for the cohort of patients with at least one no-show visit were compared with demographics for the cohort of patients who only had completed visits. The primary study outcomes were the differences in demographic characteristics between the hybrid visit show and no-show groups. The secondary outcomes included demographic characteristics of patients who did not complete their hybrid visit versus a time-matched cohort of patients who did not complete their standard in-person visit. Continuous variables for patient characteristics were compared with independent samples t-tests and categorical variables were compared using Pearson chi-square tests. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the differences between the cohorts. Variables with missing values other than suppressed ADI values were imputed using multiple imputations by chained equations. RESULTS Of a total of 1025 patients who were scheduled for a hybrid visit, 145 (14.1%) patients failed to complete their visit. Primary language and insurance were found to be statistically different between patients who completed and did not complete their hybrid visits. More English speakers and fewer Haitian Creole speakers completed their hybrid visits (p = 0.007) while more patients with private insurance and fewer patients with Medicaid completed their hybrid telemedicine visits (p = 0.026). No associations were found between hybrid telemedicine visit adherence and age, sex, race/ethnicity, marital status, or ADI. When the 145 patients who failed to complete their hybrid visits were compared to a time-matched cohort of patients who failed to complete their standard in-person visit, we found that patients who missed hybrid visits were similar to those who missed standard in-person visits except for patients insured by Medicare. These patients were more likely to miss a hybrid visit than a standard in-person visit (Odds Ratio 2.199, 95% confidence interval 1.136-4.259, p = 0.019). No associations were found between patient nonadherence with hybrid telemedicine versus with standard in-person visits based on age, sex, primary language, race/ethnicity, marital status, or ADI. CONCLUSION The hybrid telemedicine model was associated with insurance and language-based disparities. Patients with non-English primary language and Medicaid recipients were more likely to miss a hybrid visit than their counterparts. Our findings support developing deliberate interventions to ensure hybrid telemedicine care is delivered equitably to all patients.
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- Manal Dia
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Zungu T, Mdala S, Kayange P, Fernando E, Twabi H, Jumbe A, Kumwenda J, Muula A. Uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening at a secondary level facility in Malawi. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0002567. [PMID: 37939026 PMCID: PMC10631633 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus (DM). DR screening is a cost-effective intervention for preventing blindness from DR. We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the uptake and the predictors of uptake of annual DR screening in an opportunistic DR screening programme at a secondary-level diabetes clinic in Southern Malawi. Consecutive patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire to record their demographic characteristics, medical details and data regarding; the frequency of clinic visits, knowledge of existence of DR screening services and a history of referral for DR screening in the prior one year. Univariate binary logistic regression was used to investigate predictors of DR screening uptake over the prior one year. Explanatory variables that had a P-value of < 0.1 were included into a multivariate logistic regression model. All variables that had a p-value of <0.05 were considered to be statistically significant. We recruited 230 participants over three months with a median age of 52.5 years (IQR 18-84) and a median duration of diabetes of 4 years (IQR 1-7). The average interval of clinic visits was 1.2 months (SD ± 0.43) and only 59.1% (n = 139) of the participants were aware of the existence of diabetic retinopathy screening services at the facility. The uptake for DR screening over one year was 20% (n = 46). The strongest predictors of uptake on univariate analysis were awareness of the existence of DR screening services (OR 10.05, P <0.001) and a history of being referred for DR screening (OR 9.02, P <0.001) and these remained significant on multivariable analysis. Interventions to improve uptake for DR screening should promote referral of patients for DR screening and strengthen knowledge about the need and availability of DR screening services.
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- Thokozani Zungu
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi
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- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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Andoh JE, Mir TA, Teng CC, Wang EA, Nwanyanwu K. Factors Associated With Visual Impairment Among Adults With a History of Criminal Justice Involvement. JOURNAL OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE 2023; 29:329-337. [PMID: 37733299 DOI: 10.1089/jchc.22.07.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with visual impairment among adults with a history of criminal justice involvement (CJI). This retrospective, cross-sectional study reviewed adult respondents from the 2015-2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. We analyzed sociodemographic and health characteristics to determine factors associated with visual impairment among adults with and without a history of CJI. In this national, population-based study, we found similar rates of visual impairment among adults with and without CJI (5.7% vs. 4.2%, p < .001). However, adults with CJI were more likely to report visual impairment at a younger age. Among adults with CJI, visual impairment was associated with female sex, older age, Black/African American race, less education, lower income, and chronic health conditions (including diabetes, heart disease, respiratory illness, mental health symptoms, and hearing impairment). CJI in the past year (probation [adjusted odds ratio, AOR, 0.70; 95% confidence interval, CI, 0.53-0.93]; one arrest [AOR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.14-1.89]; two or more arrests [AOR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.29-2.33]) was uniquely associated with visual impairment among adults with a CJI history (p < .05 for all relationships). Research, screening, and treatment for visual impairment should include those with justice involvement to improve health equity.
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- Joana E Andoh
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- SEICHE Center for Health and Justice, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Davis M, Snider MJE, Hunt KJ, Medunjanin D, Neelon B, Maa AY. Geographic variation in diabetic retinopathy screening within the Veterans Health Administration. Prim Care Diabetes 2023; 17:429-435. [PMID: 37419770 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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AIMS Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains the leading cause of vision impairment among working-age adults in the United States. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) supplemented its DR screening efforts with teleretinal imaging in 2006. Despite its scale and longevity, no national data on the VA's screening program exists since 1998. Our objective was to determine the influence of geography on diabetic retinopathy screening adherence. METHODS Setting: VA national electronic medical records. STUDY POPULATION A national cohort of 940,654 veterans with diabetes (defined as two or more diabetes ICD-9 codes (250.xx)) without a history of DR. EXPOSURES 125 VA Medical Center catchment areas, demographics, comorbidity burden, mean HbA1c levels, medication use and adherence, as well as utilization and access metrics. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Screening for diabetic retinopathy within the VA medical system within a 2-year period. RESULTS Within a 2-year time frame 74 % of veterans without a history of DR received retinal screenings within the VA system. After adjustment for age, gender, race-ethnic group, service-connected disability, marital status, and the van Walraven Elixhauser comorbidity score, the prevalence of DR screening varied by VA catchment area with values ranging from 27 % to 86 %. These differences persisted after further adjusting for mean HbA1c level, medication use and adherence as well as utilization and access metrics. CONCLUSIONS The wide variability in DR screening across 125 VA catchment areas indicates the presence of unmeasured determinants of DR screening. These results are relevant to clinical decision making in DR screening resource allocation.
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- Melanie Davis
- Charleston Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center (HEROIC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401, USA.
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- Charleston Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center (HEROIC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401, USA; Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Charleston Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center (HEROIC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401, USA; Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA; VISN 7, Regional Telehealth Services, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, 30033, USA
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Andoh JE, Ezekwesili AC, Nwanyanwu K, Elam A. Disparities in Eye Care Access and Utilization: A Narrative Review. Annu Rev Vis Sci 2023; 9:15-37. [PMID: 37254050 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-vision-112122-020934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This narrative review summarizes the literature on factors related to eye care access and utilization in the United States. Using the Healthy People 2030 framework, this review investigates social determinants of health associated with general and follow-up engagement, screenings, diagnostic visits, treatment, technology, and teleophthalmology. We provide hypotheses for these documented eye care disparities, featuring qualitative, patient-centered research. Lastly, we provide recommendations in the hopes of appropriately eliminating these disparities and reimagining eye care.
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- Joana E Andoh
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, WK Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;
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Kalam MA, Al Asif CA, Hasan MM, Arif-Ur-Rahman M, Nag DK, Sen PK, Haque Akhanda MA, Davis TP, Talukder A. Understanding the behavioral determinants that predict barriers and enablers of screening and treatment behaviors for diabetic retinopathy among Bangladeshi women: findings from a barrier analysis. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1667. [PMID: 37648981 PMCID: PMC10466885 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16106-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM While early detection and timely treatments can prevent diabetic retinopathy (DR) related blindness, barriers to receiving these DR services may cause permanent sight loss. Despite having similar prevalence to diabetes and DR, women are less likely than men to perform these behaviors due to multi-faced barriers in screening and receiving follow-up treatments for DR. This study, therefore, aimed at identifying the barriers to - and enablers of - screening and follow-up treatments behaviors for DR among women aged more than 40 years with diabetes from the behavioral perspectives in Bangladesh. METHODS This Barrier Analysis study interviewed 360 women (180 "Doers" and 180 "Non-doers") to explore twelve behavioral determinants of four DR behaviors including screening, injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF medication), laser therapy and vitro-retinal surgery. The data analysis was performed to calculate estimated relative risk to identify the degree of association between the determinants and behaviors, and to find statistically significant differences (at p < 0.05) in the responses between the Doers and Non-doers. RESULTS Access to healthcare facilities was the major barrier impeding women from performing DR behaviors. Difficulty in locating DR service centers, the need to travel long distances, the inability to travel alone and during illness, challenges of paying for transportation and managing workload significantly affected women's ability to perform the behaviors. Other determinants included women's perceived self-efficacy, perceived negative consequences (e.g. fear and discomfort associated with injections or laser treatment), and cues for action. Significant perceived enablers included low cost of DR treatments, supportive attitudes by healthcare providers, government policy, and perceived social norms. CONCLUSION The study found a host of determinants related to the barriers to and enablers of DR screening and treatment behaviors. These determinants included perceived self-efficacy (and agency), positive and negative consequences, perceived access, perceived social norms, culture, and perceived risk. Further investments are required to enhance the availability of DR services within primary and secondary health institutions along with health behavior promotion to dispel misconceptions and fears related to DR treatments.
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- Md Abul Kalam
- Global Health and Development Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Helen Keller International, Bangladesh Country Office, House: 10/E, Road: 82, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.
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- Helen Keller International, Bangladesh Country Office, House: 10/E, Road: 82, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
- Save the Children International, Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Helen Keller International, Bangladesh Country Office, House: 10/E, Road: 82, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.
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- Helen Keller International, Bangladesh Country Office, House: 10/E, Road: 82, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College (SZMC), Silimpur, Bogura, 5800, Bangladesh
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- Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Chorpara Mymensingh, 2200, Bangladesh
- Community Based Medical College Bangladesh (CBMCB), Winnerpar, Mymensingh, 2200, Bangladesh
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- Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Helen Keller International, Bangladesh Country Office, House: 10/E, Road: 82, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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Greig EC, Gonzalez-Colaso R, Nwanyanwu K. Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities Drive Appointment No-Show in Patients with Chronic Eye Disease. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2023; 10:1790-1797. [PMID: 35864353 PMCID: PMC10392104 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-022-01363-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Visit no-shows (NS) reduce clinic efficiency and effective resource allocation. Inadequate follow-up among patients with chronic eye disease increases risk of disease progression. Our study identifies demographic, medical, and socioeconomic characteristics that increase odds of NS among patients with chronic eye conditions at high risk of vision-threatening complications. METHODS This is a retrospective case-control study of data abstracted over a 5-year period (January 2013-December 2018) in an urban academic ophthalmology practice. Follow-up appointments of patients ≥ 18 years of age with a diagnosis of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or age-related macular degeneration were included. Age, sex, race, ethnicity, language preference, zip code, and relevant medical history were recorded. A multivariate mixed logistic regression model was utilized to determine any association between demographic factors and visit NS. RESULTS A total of 106,652 visits for 4,598 unique patients were included in this study. Of these, 13,240 (12.4%) visits were NS. Patient characteristics that increased the odds of NS included Hispanic ethnicity (p < 0.0001), Black race (p < 0.0001), and a history of mental illness (p < 0.0001). Socioeconomic factors that increased the odds of NS included median household income < $40,000 (p = 0.002), Medicare insurance (p < 0.0001), and Medicaid insurance (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight the influence of ethnic, racial, medical, and socioeconomic characteristics on appointment NS among patients with chronic eye disease. Future interventions aimed at reducing appointment NS could channel resources to the at-risk populations identified in this analysis to improve access to care for those who need it most.
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- Eugenia C Greig
- Yale School of Medicine, 40 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, 40 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, USA.
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Nelson LA, Reale C, Anders S, Beebe R, Rosenbloom ST, Hackstadt A, Harper KJ, Mayberry LS, Cobb JG, Peterson N, Elasy T, Yu Z, Martinez W. Empowering patients to address diabetes care gaps: formative usability testing of a novel patient portal intervention. JAMIA Open 2023; 6:ooad030. [PMID: 37124675 PMCID: PMC10139764 DOI: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooad030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to design and assess the formative usability of a novel patient portal intervention designed to empower patients with diabetes to initiate orders for diabetes-related monitoring and preventive services. Materials and Methods We used a user-centered Design Sprint methodology to create our intervention prototype and assess its usability with 3 rounds of iterative testing. Participants (5/round) were presented with the prototype and asked to perform common, standardized tasks using think-aloud procedures. A facilitator rated task performance using a scale: (1) completed with ease, (2) completed with difficulty, and (3) failed. Participants completed the System Usability Scale (SUS) scored 0-worst to 100-best. All testing occurred remotely via Zoom. Results We identified 3 main categories of usability issues: distrust about the automated system, content concerns, and layout difficulties. Changes included improving clarity about the ordering process and simplifying language; however, design constraints inherent to the electronic health record system limited our ability to respond to all usability issues (eg, could not modify fixed elements in layout). Percent of tasks completed with ease across each round were 67%, 60%, and 80%, respectively. Average SUS scores were 87, 74, and 93, respectively. Across rounds, participants found the intervention valuable and appreciated the concept of patient-initiated ordering. Conclusions Through iterative user-centered design and testing, we improved the usability of the patient portal intervention. A tool that empowers patients to initiate orders for disease-specific services as part of their existing patient portal account has potential to enhance the completion of recommended health services and improve clinical outcomes.
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- Lyndsay A Nelson
- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- HealthIT, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Corresponding Author: William Martinez, MD, MSc, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2525 West End Ave., Suite 450, Nashville, TN 37203, USA;
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Jotte A, Vander Kooi W, French DD. Factors Associated with Annual Vision Screening in Diabetic Adults: Analysis of the 2019 National Health Interview Survey. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:613-621. [PMID: 36843957 PMCID: PMC9946010 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s402082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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Purpose To determine the association(s) between receiving an annual eye exam and various economic, social, and geographic factors assessed in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) among adults with diabetes. Patients and Methods Data from adults 18 years of age and older relevant to self-reported non-gestational diabetes diagnosis and eye exam within the last 12 months were extracted from the 2019 NHIS dataset. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine associations between receiving an eye exam in the preceding 12 months and various economic, insurance-related, geographic, and social factors. Outcomes were reported as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results Among diabetic adults in the US, receiving an eye exam within the last 12 months was significantly associated with female sex (OR 1.29; 95% CI 1.05-1.58), residence in the Midwestern United States (OR 1.39; 95% CI 1.01-1.92), use of Veteran's Health Administration healthcare (OR 2.15; 95% CI 1.34-3.44), having a usual place to go for healthcare (OR 3.89; 95% CI 2.16-7.01), and the use of Private, Medicare Advantage, or other insurance (OR 3.66; 95% CI 2.42-5.53), use of Medicare only excluding Medicare Advantage (OR 3.18; 95% CI 1.95-5.30), dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid (OR 3.88; 95% CI 2.21-6.79), and use of Medicaid and other public health insurance (OR 3.04; 95% CI 1.89-4.88) compared to those without insurance. An educational attainment of less than high school (OR 0.66; 95% CI 0.48-0.92), and an educational attainment of high school or GED without any college (OR 0.62; 95% CI 0.47-0.81) reduced the odds of having an annual eye exam. Conclusion Economic, social, and geographic factors are associated with diabetic adults receiving an annual eye exam.
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- Alec Jotte
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA,Departments of Ophthalmology and Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA,Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA,Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Service, Chicago, IL, USA,Correspondence: Dustin D French, 645 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 440, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA, Tel +1 312 503 5590, Fax +1 312 503 8152, Email
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Social Determinants of Health and Impact on Screening, Prevalence, and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in Adults: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237120. [PMID: 36498694 PMCID: PMC9739502 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinal disease (DRD) is the leading cause of blindness among working-aged individuals with diabetes. In the United States, underserved and minority populations are disproportionately affected by diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related health outcomes. In this narrative review, we describe racial disparities in the prevalence and screening of diabetic retinopathy, as well as the wide-range of disparities associated with social determinants of health (SDOH), which include socioeconomic status, geography, health-care access, and education.
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Nguyen CTN, Yosef M, Khalatbari S, Shah AR. Sociodemographic variables associated with risk for diabetic retinopathy. Clin Diabetes Endocrinol 2022; 8:7. [PMID: 36280885 PMCID: PMC9590219 DOI: 10.1186/s40842-022-00144-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several systemic and sociodemographic factors have been associated with the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, there is limited investigation of the potential role sociodemographic factors may play in augmenting systemic risk factors of DR. We hypothesize that age, sex, race, ethnicity, income, and insurance payor have an impact on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), body mass index, and systolic blood pressure, and therefore an upstream effect on the development of DR and vision-threatening forms of DR (VTDR). METHODS Multivariable analysis of longitudinal electronic health record data at a large academic retina clinic was performed. Sociodemographic factors included race, ethnicity, income, and insurance payor. Systemic risk factors for DR included hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and body mass index (BMI). VTDR was identified from encounter diagnostic codes indicating proliferative retinopathy or diabetic macular edema. Patient-reported primary address zip codes were used to approximate income level, stratified into quartiles. RESULTS From 2016 to 2018, 3,470 patients with diabetes totaled 11,437 visits were identified. Black patients had higher HbA1c and SBP compared to White patients. White patients had higher BMI and SBP compared to patients of unknown/other race and greater odds of VTDR than the latter. Patients of Hispanic ethnicity had significantly higher SBP than non-Hispanic patients. Low-income patients had higher BMI and SBP than high-income patients and greater odds of VTDR than the latter. Medicaid recipients had greater odds of VTDR than those with Blue Care Network (BCN) and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) insurance. Medicaid and Medicare recipients had higher SBP compared to BCBS recipients. Finally, both higher HbA1c and SBP had greater odds of VTDR. There were no differences in odds of VTDR between White and Black patients or between Hispanic and non-Hispanic patients. CONCLUSION Significant associations exist between certain sociodemographic factors and well-known risk factors for DR. Income and payor were associated with increased severity of systemic risk factors and presence of VTDR. These results warrant further investigation of how risk factor optimization and disease prevention may be further improved by targeted intervention of these modifiable sociodemographic factors.
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- Chan Tran N. Nguyen
- grid.17088.360000 0001 2150 1785Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI USA
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- grid.214458.e0000000086837370University of Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- grid.214458.e0000000086837370University of Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- grid.214458.e0000000086837370Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA ,grid.214458.e0000000086837370University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street, 48105 Ann Arbor, MI USA
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Harbers A, Davidson S, Eggleton K. Understanding barriers to diabetes eye screening in a large rural general practice: an audit of patients not reached by screening services. J Prim Health Care 2022; 14:273-279. [PMID: 36178842 DOI: 10.1071/hc22062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in New Zealanders, yet a significant proportion of patients with diabetes are not reached by diabetes eye screening. Aim Our study audited patients with diabetes in a large New Zealand rural general practice, to identify addressable barriers preventing patients from attending diabetes eye screening. Methods All patients who had missed a diabetes eye screening appointment at the Dargaville Hospital Eye Screening Clinic between 2018 and 2021 were identified. Demographic information, laboratory and disease status data were recorded and analysed. Semi-structured telephone interviews were undertaken with 66 patients exploring barriers to diabetes eye screening. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed on quantitative data and a thematic analysis on qualitative results. Results One-hundred and fifty-four (27%) of 571 patients invited to screening missed at least one appointment; of these, 66 (43%) were interviewed. Quantitative analysis suggested Māori patients were less likely to be reached, with a 20% higher number of missed appointments than European patients and a higher glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). Māori patients reported greater barriers to attending eye screening. Common barriers identified by participants were transport, work and family commitments, financial, health and lack of appointment reminders. Discussion Increased barriers for Māori patients could explain the reduced ability of the screening service to reach Māori patients. In order to address inequity and increase overall screening rates, diabetes eye screening and primary care services need to improve the booking system, facilitate transport to screening, engage patients and their whānau and build trust.
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- Angel Harbers
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department General Practice and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; and Dargaville Medical Centre, Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand
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- Department General Practice and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Snider MJE, Maa AY, Guyton AC, Park H, Hunt KJ, Pope C. Stakeholder perceptions affecting the implementation of teleophthalmology. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1086. [PMID: 36008809 PMCID: PMC9403222 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08386-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Teleophthalmology has become the subject of heightened interest and scrutiny in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic. A streamlined implementation framework becomes increasingly important as demand grows. This study identified obstacles to teleophthalmology implementation through summative content analysis of key stakeholders' perceptions. DESIGN Summative content analysis of transcribed interviews with key stakeholders (including patients, technicians, ophthalmic readers, staff, nurses, and administrators at two teleophthalmology clinic sites). METHODS Keyword Were counted and compared to examine underlying meaning. Two analysts coded text independently using MAXQDA for summative qualitative content analysis to derive themes and hierarchical relationships as a basis for future refinement of TECS implementation. xMind ZEN was used to map conceptual relationships and overarching themes that emerged to identify perceived facilitators and barriers to implementation RESULTS: Analysis revealed two themes common to perceptions: (1) benefits of care, and (2) ease of implementation. Perceived benefits included efficiency, accessibility, and earlier intervention in disease course. The quality and quantity of training was heavily weighted in its influence on stakeholders' commitment to and confidence in the program, as were transparent organizational structure, clear bidirectional communication, and the availability of support staff. CONCLUSION Using a determinant framework of implementation science, this report highlighted potential hindrances to teleophthalmology implementation and offered solutions in order to increase access to screening, improve the quality of care provided, and facilitate sustainability of the innovation.
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- Molly J E Snider
- Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, 2022 E 105th St I Bldg, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. .,Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
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- Emory University, Atlanta, USA. .,VISN 7, Regional Telehealth Services, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, USA. .,Atlanta VAMC CVNR, 1670 Clairmont Road, MC150R, Decatur, GA, 30033, USA.
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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- Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, SC; and, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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Solomon SD, Shoge RY, Ervin AM, Contreras M, Harewood J, Aguwa UT, Olivier MMG. Improving Access to Eye Care: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Ophthalmology 2022; 129:e114-e126. [PMID: 36058739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The goals were to develop a working and inclusive definition of access to eye care, identify gaps in the current system that preclude access, and highlight recommendations that have been identified in prior studies. This manuscript serves as a narrative summary of the literature. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Health care disparities continue to plague the nation's well-being, and eye care is no exception. Inequities in eye care negatively affect disease processes (i.e., glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy), interventions (surgical treatment, prescription of glasses, referrals), and populations (gender, race and ethnicity, geography, age). METHODS A systematic review of the existing literature included all study designs, editorials, and opinion pieces and initially yielded nearly 2500 reports. To be included in full-text review, an article had to be US-based, be written in English, and address 1 or more of the key terms "barriers and facilitators to health care," "access," and "disparities in general and sub-specialty eye care." Both patient and health care professional perspectives were included. One hundred ninety-six reports met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS Four key themes regarding access to eye care from both patient and eye care professional perspectives emerged in the literature: (1) barriers and facilitators to access, (2) utilization, (3) compliance and adherence, and (4) recommendations to improve access. Common barriers and facilitators included many factors identified as social determinants of health (i.e., transportation, insurance, language, education). Utilization of eye care was largely attributable to having coverage for eye care, recommendations from primary care professionals, and improved health status. Geographic proximity, age, and lack of transportation surfaced as factors for compliance and adherence. There were a variety of recommendations to improve access to eye care, including improving presence in community health clinics, reimbursement for physicians, and funding of community-based programs such as DRIVE and REACH. CONCLUSIONS The eye care profession has abundant evidence of the disparities that continue to affect marginalized communities. Improving community-based programs and clinics, addressing social determinants of health, and acknowledging the effects of discrimination and bias on eye care serve as ways to improve equity in this field.
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- Sharon D Solomon
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- School of Optometry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California
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- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- College of Optometry, Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton, California
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- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, Illinois
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Snider MJE, Lee D, Chiang B, Gupta S, Khalifa Y, Maa AY. Teleophthalmology and Inequities in Diabetic Eye Disease at Safety Net Hospitals. Telemed J E Health 2021; 28:1134-1142. [PMID: 34978959 PMCID: PMC9398488 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction: Teleophthalmology has emerged as a convenient and cost-effective intervention to increase access to screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR), a disease that disproportionately affects socially disadvantaged communities. However, a few studies have directly compared the detection of eye disease by teleophthalmology between socially and geographically diverse communities. This study compared the rates and severity of diabetic eye disease, as detected by teleophthalmology, between safety net and non-Safety Net Hospitals (non-SNHs). Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients screened for DR at county Safety Net Hospitals (SNHs) and non-SNHs in 150 cities and 30 states. The rates of DR, macular edema, suspected cataract, suspected glaucoma, and suspected age-related macular degeneration were compared. Relative risk and severity of disease in the county SNH population were calculated. Images were graded by the same group of IRIS readers, who used at least one image per eye with a 45° field centered between the optic disc and the macula. Participants with ungradable screening images were excluded. Results: Ninety-four thousand three hundred twenty-nine participants were screened for eye disease from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017. Among the screened participants (54% female; mean [SD] age, 58.7 [12.9] years), overall disease detection was 31% in the county SNH population and 23.6% in the non-SNH population. Compared with the non-SNH population, the county SNH population was twice as likely to screen positive for three or more concurrent eye conditions (1.2% vs. 0.7%) and had increased prevalence of DR (20.2% vs. 16.2%), macular edema (4.9% vs. 3.4%), suspected glaucoma (9.1% vs. 4.3%), suspected cataract (9.6% vs. 4.8%), and proliferative DR (2.1% vs. 1.0%). Conclusions: Increased diabetic eye disease prevalence and severity among people seen at SNHs highlights the need for continued resources to screen, treat, and manage disease. Teleophthalmology continues to be an important tool in efforts to mitigate health inequities and address barriers faced by underserved communities.
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- Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems, Pensacola, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Kristen Nwanyanwu
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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Awareness of Diabetic Retinopathy: Insight From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Am J Prev Med 2021; 61:900-909. [PMID: 34426057 PMCID: PMC8608699 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study determines the prevalence and associated correlates of people unaware of their diabetic retinopathy diagnosis in the U.S. METHODS Participants unaware of diabetic retinopathy from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2005 to 2008 were identified. The prevalence of those unaware of their diabetic retinopathy diagnosis was determined. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to determine correlates associated with being unaware of one's diabetic retinopathy diagnosis (completed in 2018‒2020). RESULTS Among 5,563 participants aged ≥40 years who underwent fundus photography, the prevalence of those unaware of their diabetic retinopathy diagnosis was 10.6% (9.8 million). This included 23.1% of those with self-reported diabetes (2.9 million) and 6.8% of those who reported not having diabetes (6.9 million). Among participants reporting diabetes with photographic evidence of retinopathy, 70.1% were unaware. Among individuals with self-reported diabetes, correlates of being unaware of one's diabetic retinopathy diagnosis included diabetes diaganosis for ≥10 years (OR=3.15, 95% CI=1.78, 5.56), HbA1c ≥6.5% (OR=2.92, 95% CI=1.65, 5.18), and treatment with insulin only (OR=4.04, 95% CI=1.43, 11.39). Self-reported hypertension was associated with decreased odds of undiagnosed diabetic retinopathy (OR=0.48, 95% CI=0.28, 0.82). Among those without self-reported diabetes, correlates of being unaware of diabetic retinopathy included older age (OR=1.02, 95% CI=1.01, 1.04), male sex (OR=1.83, 95% CI=1.31, 2.56), Black race (OR=1.81, 95% CI=1.12, 2.92), Hispanic race/ethnicity (OR=1.60, 95% CI=1.14, 2.25), elevated blood pressure (OR=1.54, 95% CI=1.23, 1.93), current smoking (OR=1.74, 95% CI=1.21, 2.51), and history of stroke (OR=2.20, 95% CI=1.06, 4.58). CONCLUSIONS A substantial proportion of individuals with diabetic retinopathy are unaware of the diagnosis. These data provide a path toward refining efforts to diagnose and treat diabetic retinopathy to decrease the burden of preventable blindness.
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Watane A, Kalavar M, Vanner EA, Cavuoto K, Sridhar J. FOLLOW-UP ADHERENCE IN PATIENTS WITH NONPROLIFERATIVE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PRESENTING TO AN OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Retina 2021; 41:1293-1301. [PMID: 33252579 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the rate of follow-up after emergent encounters for nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and to identify patient or visit characteristics associated with follow-up adherence. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of patients presenting to an ophthalmic emergency department with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy between May 2014 and December 2018 was conducted. Demographic and encounter data were gathered. Adherence to follow-up was defined as a completed encounter within 5 weeks of the recommended follow-up. RESULTS A total of 1,248 patients were included. The overall follow-up rate was 53%. Significantly decreased odds of follow-up adherence were associated with longer physician recommended follow-up intervals (odds ratio: 0.81, P < 0.001), longer interval to scheduled appointment (OR: 0.98, P < 0.001), commercial insurance (OR: 0.76, P = 0.01), and lack of any insurance (OR: 0.57, P < 0.01). Significantly increased odds were associated with a longer emergency department visit duration (OR: 1.002, P = 0.001), farther home distance (1.02, P < 0.01), increased likelihood of living in a higher income area (OR: 1.07, P = 0.04), greater NPDR severity (OR: 1.23, P < 0.01), Medicare (OR: 1.38, P = 0.04), presence of macular edema (OR: 1.66, P < 0.001), and worse vision (OR: 1.73, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Patients presenting emergently with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy are at high risk for follow-up nonadherence. Several patient and encounter characteristics were associated with follow-up adherence.
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- Arjun Watane
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Bruggeman B, Zimmerman C, LaPorte A, Stalvey M, Filipp SL, Gurka MJ, Silverstein JH, Jacobsen LM. Barriers to retinopathy screening in youth and young adults with type 1 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:469-473. [PMID: 34415074 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Early detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is imperative; however, adherence to screening guidelines is poor. We hypothesized that youth and young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who met American Diabetes Association criteria for recommended DR screening at the time of the study (10 years old or greater with diabetes duration of 5 years or more) would report multiple barriers to screening and that targeted barriers and subpopulations could be identified to improve access to care. 271 youth aged 10 to 26 years with T1D of at least 5 years duration were recruited from clinic, diabetes camp, and a diabetes conference and completed a patient-reported questionnaire. 113 (41.7%) reported at least one barrier to DR screening, with missed school and work being the most common (20.7%). Older participants (P = 0.007) and those with a longer diabetes duration (P = 0.018) were more likely to report barriers to screening. Recruitment location, sex, race and ethnicity, HbA1c, insulin regimen, and clinic visit frequency were not associated with reporting at least one barrier. Slightly less than two-thirds (62.1%) of participants who responded (n = 235 out of 271) adhered to recommended screening guidelines of the time and reported having an eye exam within the past year, 24.7% 12-23 months ago, 9.8% 2 years ago or more, and 3.4% had never had a DR exam. As older patients and those with longer duration of diabetes are more likely to have DR, targeted interventions to address barriers to care, such as, missed school and work should be implemented in these groups.
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- Brittany Bruggeman
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Literature. Can J Diabetes 2021; 45:725-733.e12. [PMID: 33814308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2021.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Diabetic retinopathy is a common microvascular complication that leads to vision loss. Despite national and international organizations developing guidelines for diabetic retinopathy screening, patients with diabetes remain unscreened. Our aim was to understand facilitators and barriers influencing diabetic retinopathy screening attendance and to examine factors that promote program success. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL from inception until September 23, 2019 were used for data collection. Studies were included if they were original qualitative research articles, included adults >18 years of age and assessed diabetic retinopathy screening programs or retinopathy screening as a component of a general diabetes care program. A "best-fit" framework synthesis methodology was used for this analysis. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles involving 1,433 participants were identified. Six themes of barriers to, and facilitators of, diabetic retinopathy screening were identified, including access to screening, knowledge and information sharing, training and skills competency, service delivery, cultural competency and psychological factors. Cost and competing interests were common barriers to access; lack of knowledge about screening services was also a frequently reported barrier. Both patients and providers identified the need for improved service delivery, especially the referral and follow-up process. Providers recognized the need for additional training, patients enumerated several psychological barriers to screening uptake and cultural considerations were believed to be important, particularly among indigenous communities. CONCLUSIONS To improve screening uptake, the identified challenges must be addressed while also reinforcing the facilitators. Furthermore, program administrators could model new and unsuccessful screening programs after the successful ones while also considering local peculiarities.
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