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Vincent C, Fenge L, Porter S, Holland S. Exploring Whether and How People Experiencing High Deprivation Access Diagnostic Services: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Health Expect 2024; 27:e14142. [PMID: 39010641 PMCID: PMC11250414 DOI: 10.1111/hex.14142] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION To contribute to addressing diagnostic health inequalities in the United Kingdom, this review aimed to investigate determinants of diagnostic service use amongst people experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using three databases (EBSCO, Web of Science and SCOPUS) to search studies pertaining to diagnostic service use amongst people experiencing high deprivation. Search terms related to diagnostics, barriers and facilitators to access and deprivation. Articles were included if they discussed facilitators and/or barriers to diagnostic service access, contained participants' direct perspectives and focussed on individuals experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom. Articles were excluded if the full text was unretrievable, only abstracts were available, the research did not focus on adults experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom, those not including participants' direct perspectives (e.g., quantitative studies) and papers unavailable in English. RESULTS Of 14,717 initial papers, 18 were included in the final review. Determinants were grouped into three themes (Beliefs and Behaviours, Emotional and Psychological Factors and Practical Factors), made up of 15 sub-themes. These were mapped to a conceptual model, which illustrates that Beliefs and Behaviours interact with Emotional and Psychological Factors to influence Motivation to access diagnostic services. Motivation then influences and is influenced by Practical Factors, resulting in a Decision to Access or Not. This decision influences Beliefs and Behaviours and/or Emotional and Psychological Factors such that the cycle begins again. CONCLUSION Decision-making regarding diagnostic service use for people experiencing high deprivation in the United Kingdom is complex. The conceptual model illustrates this complexity, as well as the mediative, interactive and iterative nature of the process. The model should be applied in policy and practice to enable understanding of the factors influencing access to diagnostic services and to design interventions that address identified determinants. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Consulting lived experience experts was imperative in understanding whether and how the existing literature captures the lived experience of those experiencing high deprivation in South England. The model was presented to lived experience experts, who corroborated findings, highlighted significant factors for them and introduced issues that were not identified in the review.
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- Christine Vincent
- Department of Social Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Health and Social SciencesBournemouth UniversityBournemouthUK
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- Department of Social Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Health and Social SciencesBournemouth UniversityBournemouthUK
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- Department of Social Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Health and Social SciencesBournemouth UniversityBournemouthUK
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health and Social SciencesBournemouth UniversityBournemouthUK
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Capellan P, Dillon AB, Rodriguez G, Chua J, Abdallah Mahrous M, Kovacs K, Van Tassel S, D’Amico DJ, Kiss S, Orlin A. Implementation of a Teleophthalmology Screening Program for Diabetic Retinopathy in New York City. JOURNAL OF VITREORETINAL DISEASES 2024; 8:34-44. [PMID: 38223768 PMCID: PMC10786072 DOI: 10.1177/24741264231208253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Purpose: To examine the implementation of a teleophthalmology program for diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening at a metropolitan hospital system and identify the challenges that the clinical teams encountered using the program. Methods: The study was conducted in 2 parts. The first was a pilot retrospective chart review of 300 consecutive patients screened for DR by the teleophthalmology screening program. The baseline variables, DR capture rate and staging, and continuity of care for those diagnosed with DR were analyzed. The second was a web-based survey identifying the barriers encountered by 36 physicians and clinical staff as they participated in the teleophthalmology screening program. Results: Part 1: Of the patients evaluated, 57 (19.0%) were diagnosed with DR; 42 (73.7%) had mild nonproliferative DR (NPDR), 7 (12.3%) had moderate NPDR, none had severe NPDR, and 8 (14.0%) had PDR. Thirty-one patients (54.4%) with retinopathy diagnoses were referred for an in-person follow-up at the clinic while the rest continued monitoring via the program. Of this subset, 22 (71.0%) completed the follow-up visit. Part 2: The survey respondents comprised 28 physicians (77.8%), 6 licensed nurse practitioners (16.7%), and 2 medical assistants (5.6%). Twenty-two providers (71.0%) preferred initiating referrals for in-person annual examinations over teleophthalmology screening referrals. The most common barriers described were related to workflow interruption, time constraints, and staff shortages. Conclusions: The teleophthalmology DR screening program allowed identification of early or absent DR at clinics in an urban setting (New York City). The findings suggest areas for targeted improvement in the screening program to better complement internal referral practices' workflows.
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- Pamela Capellan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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Kumar G, Velu S, Pardhan S, Sapkota R, Ruamviboonsuk P, Tadarati M, Chotcomwongse P, Nganthavee V, Pattanapongpaiboon W, Raman R. Patient, family member, and health care provider perspective on barriers and facilitators to diabetic retinopathy screening in Thailand: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289618. [PMID: 37535658 PMCID: PMC10399890 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Diabetic retinopathy (DR) can cause significant visual impairment which can be largely avoided by early detection through proper screening and treatment. People with DR face a number of challenges from early detection to treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate factors that influence DR screening in Thailand and to identify barriers to follow-up compliance from patient, family member, and health care provider (HCP) perspectives. METHODS A total of 15 focus group discussions (FGDs) were held, each with five to twelve participants. There were three distinct stakeholders: diabetic patients (n = 47) presenting to a diabetic retinopathy clinic in Thailand, their family members (n = 41), and health care providers (n = 34). All focus group conversations were transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used to examine textual material. RESULTS Different themes emerged from the FGD on knowledge about diabetes, self-care behaviors of diabetes mellitus (DM), awareness about DR, barriers to DR screening, and the suggested solutions to address those barriers. Data showed lower knowledge and awareness about diabetes and DR in both patients and family members. Long waiting times, financial issues, and lack of a person to accompany appointments were identified as the major deterrents for attending DR screening. Family support for patients was found to vary widely, with some patients reporting to have received adequate support while others reported having received minimal support. Even though insurance covered the cost of attending diabetes/DR screening program, some patients did not show up for their appointments. CONCLUSION Patients need to be well-informed about the asymptomatic nature of diabetes and DR. Communication at the patient level and shared decision-making with HCPs are essential. Family members and non-physician clinicians (such as diabetes nurses, diabetes educators, physician assistants) who work in the field of diabetes play a vital role in encouraging patients to attend diabetes and DR follow-ups visits regularly.
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- Geetha Kumar
- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Wolverson M, O'Hare P, Patel V. An eye opener: improving attendance rates of retinopathy screening within the paediatric diabetes clinic. PRACTICAL DIABETES 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Warwick Medical School University of Warwick Warwick UK
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- Warwick Medical School University of Warwick Warwick UK
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Umaefulam V, Premkumar K. Enablers and barriers to diabetic retinopathy eye care among first nations and Métis women. Diabet Med 2023; 40:e14995. [PMID: 36308051 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is increasingly prevalent in Indigenous women and increases their risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication of diabetes and a common cause of vision loss in Canada, especially among adults. Early detection is the most effective approach to prevent vision loss and reduce the impact of diabetic retinopathy. OBJECTIVE This study examined enablers and barriers that influence the diabetes eye care behaviour of First Nations and Métis women with diabetes and at risk of diabetes. METHODS We conducted a descriptive qualitative study with 35 First Nations and Métis women with diabetes or at risk of diabetes in Saskatoon, Canada. Data were collected via four sharing circle discussions and were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS The study findings showed that understanding of diabetes eye care access and cost, and unsupportive interactions with health care practitioners, were barriers to diabetic retinopathy care behaviour. Conversely, the presence of eye complications, participants' resolve to manage diabetes, self-efficacy and fear due to experiences of family members with diabetes enabled diabetes eye care. CONCLUSIONS Our study advances knowledge in socio-cultural factors influencing diabetic retinopathy care behaviour among First Nations and Métis women living with and at risk of diabetes. The study shows the need for further public health and health system interventions to address barriers and support Indigenous peoples with or at risk of diabetes to make informed health decisions.
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- Valerie Umaefulam
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Prothero L, Lawrenson JG, Cartwright M, Crosby‐Nwaobi R, Burr JM, Gardner P, Anderson J, Presseau J, Ivers N, Grimshaw JM, Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to diabetic eye screening attendance: An interview study with young adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabet Med 2022; 39:e14751. [PMID: 34837256 PMCID: PMC9304253 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to identify barriers and enablers of diabetic eye screening (DES) attendance amongst young adults with diabetes living in the United Kingdom. METHODS Semistructured qualitative interviews with adults aged 18-34 years with diabetes. Participants were purposively sampled to aim for representation across gender, geographical locations, diabetes type, years since diabetes diagnosis and patterns of attendance (i.e. regular attenders, occasional non-attenders, regular non-attenders). Data were collected and analysed using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to explore potential individual, sociocultural and environmental influences on attendance. Data were analysed using a combined deductive and inductive thematic analysis approach. Barriers/enablers were mapped to behaviour change techniques (BCTs) to identify potential strategies to increase attendance. RESULTS Key barriers to attendance reported by the sample of 29 study participants with type 1 diabetes, fell within the TDF domains: [Knowledge] (e.g. not understanding reasons for attending DES or treatments available if diabetic retinopathy is detected), [Social Influences] (e.g. lack of support following DES results), [Social role and Identity] (e.g. not knowing other people their age with diabetes, feeling 'isolated' and being reluctant to disclose their diabetes) and [Environmental Context and Resources] (e.g. lack of appointment flexibility and options for rescheduling). Enablers included: [Social Influences] (e.g. support of family/diabetes team), [Goals] (e.g. DES regarded as 'high priority'). Many of the reported barriers/enablers were consistent across groups. Potential BCTs to support attendance include Instructions on how to perform the behaviour; Information about health consequences; Social support (practical) and Social comparison. CONCLUSIONS Attendance to diabetic eye screening in young adults is influenced by a complex set of interacting factors. Identification of potentially modifiable target behaviours provides a basis for designing more effective, tailored interventions to help young adults regularly attend eye screening and prevent avoidable vision loss.
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- Office for Health Improvement and DisparitiesDepartment of Health and Social CareLondonUK
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- Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Women’s College Research InstituteTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research InstituteOttawaOntarioCanada
- Department of MedicineUniversity of OttawaOttawaOntarioCanada
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Petersen GB, Byberg S, Vistisen D, Fangel MV, Vorum H, Joensen LE, Kristensen JK. Factors Associated With Nonattendance in a Nationwide Screening Program for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Register-Based Cohort Study. Diabetes Care 2022; 45:303-310. [PMID: 34815271 DOI: 10.2337/dc21-1380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with nonattendance in a Danish nationwide screening program for diabetic retinopathy among people with type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A retrospective observational study linking individual-level register data was performed. First, we compared characteristics of 156,878 people with type 2 diabetes divided into attenders and never-attenders on the basis of their screening history over a 6-year period. Second, we assessed 230,173 screening intervals within the same 6-year period. Mixed-effects models were used to investigate the effect of sociodemographic and health-related factors on the likelihood of having a nonattender interval (i.e., failing to attend screening within the recommended interval). RESULTS A total of 42,068 (26.8%) people were identified as never-attenders, having no registered eye screening over a 6-year period. Compared with attenders, never-attenders were more frequently divorced/widowed, lived in the Capital Region of Denmark, and had poorer health. A total of 62,381 (27.1%) screening intervals were identified as nonattender intervals. Both sociodemographic and health-related factors were significantly associated with the likelihood of having a nonattender interval. The largest odds ratios for nonattendance were seen for mental illness, nonwestern descent, divorce, comorbidity, and place of residence. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that never- and nonattendance of screening for diabetic retinopathy are more common among people who are divorced/widowed and of poorer health. Additionally, nonattendance is more frequent among people of nonwestern decent. These population subgroups may benefit from targeted interventions aimed at increasing participation in diabetic retinopathy screening.
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- Gabriela B Petersen
- Center for General Practice at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Center for General Practice at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Center for General Practice at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg, Denmark
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Watson MJG, McCluskey PJ, Grigg JR, Kanagasingam Y, Daire J, Estai M. Barriers and facilitators to diabetic retinopathy screening within Australian primary care. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2021; 22:239. [PMID: 34847874 PMCID: PMC8630186 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01586-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Despite recent incentives through Medicare (Australia’s universal health insurance scheme) to increase retinal screening rates in primary care, comprehensive diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening has not been reached in Australia. The current study aimed to identify key factors affecting the delivery of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening in Australian general practices. Methods A descriptive qualitative study involving in-depth interviews was carried out from November 2019 to March 2020. Using purposive snowballing sampling, 15 general practitioners (GPs) were recruited from urban and rural general practices in New South Wales and Western Australia. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from participants. All interviews were conducted over the phone by one facilitator, and each interview lasted up to 45 min. The Socio-Ecological Model was used to inform the content of the interview topic guides and subsequent data analysis. Recorded data were transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was conducted to identify and classify recurrent themes. Results Of 15 GPs interviewed, 13 were male doctors, and the mean age was 54.7 ± 15.5 years. Seven participants were practising in urban areas, while eight were practising in regional or remote areas. All participants had access to a direct ophthalmoscope, but none owned retinal cameras. None of the participants reported performing DR screening. Only three participants were aware of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items 12,325 and 12,326 that allow GPs to bill for retinal screening. Seven themes, a combination of facilitators and barriers, emerged from interviews with the GPs. Despite the strong belief in their role in managing chronic diseases, barriers such as costs of retinal cameras, time constraints, lack of skills to make DR diagnosis, and unawareness of Medicare incentives for non-mydriatic retinal photography made it difficult to conduct DR screening in general practice. However, several enabling strategies to deliver DR screening within primary care include increasing GPs’ access to continuing professional development, subsidising the cost of retinal cameras, and the need for a champion ace to take the responsibility of retinal photography. Conclusion This study identified essential areas at the system level that require addressing to promote the broader implementation of DR screening, in particular, a nationwide awareness campaign to maximise the use of MBS items, improve GPs’ competency, and subsidise costs of the retinal cameras for small and rural general practices. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-021-01586-7.
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- Matthew J G Watson
- The Australian e-Health Research Centre, CSIRO, 147 Underwood Avenue, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia.,Save Sight Institute, The Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, The Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Save Sight Institute, The Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia.,St John of God Public and Private Hospitals, Midland, Australia
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- School of Population Health, The Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Australia
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- The Australian e-Health Research Centre, CSIRO, 147 Underwood Avenue, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia. .,School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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Olvera-Barrios A, Seltene M, Heeren TFC, Chambers R, Bolter L, Tufail A, Owen CG, Rudnicka AR, Egan C, Anderson J. Effect of ethnicity and other sociodemographic factors on attendance at diabetic eye screening: a 12-month retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046264. [PMID: 34535475 PMCID: PMC8451288 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine the association of sociodemographic characteristics with attendance at diabetic eye screening in a large ethnically diverse urban population. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Screening visits in the North East London Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NELDESP). PARTICIPANTS 84 449 people with diabetes aged 12 years or older registered in the NELDESP and scheduled for screening between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Attendance at diabetic eye screening appointments. RESULTS The mean age of people with diabetes was 60 years (SD 14.2 years), 53.4% were men, 41% South Asian, 29% White British and 17% Black; 83.4% attended screening. Black people with diabetes had similar levels of attendance compared with White British people. However, South Asian, Chinese and 'Any other Asian' background ethnicities showed greater odds of attendance compared with White British. When compared with their respective reference group, high levels of deprivation, younger age, longer duration of diabetes and worse visual acuity, were all associated with non-attendance. There was a higher likelihood of attendance per quintile improvement in deprivation (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.08), with increasing age (OR per decade, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.15 to 1.19), with better visual acuity (OR per Bailey-Lovie chart line 1.12; 95% CI, 1.11 to 1.14) and with longer time of NELDESP registration (OR per year, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.03). CONCLUSION Ethnic differences in diabetic eye screening uptake, though small, are evident. Despite preconceptions, a higher likelihood of screening attendance was observed among Asian ethnic groups when compared with the White ethnic group. Poorer socioeconomic profile was associated with higher likelihood of non-attendance for screening. Further work is needed to understand how to target individuals at risk of non-attendance and reduce inequalities.
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- Abraham Olvera-Barrios
- Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University London, London, UK
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University London, London, UK
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- Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Thomas RL, Cheung WY, Rafferty JM, Luzio SD, Akbari A, Owens DR. Characteristics of repeat non-attenders at Diabetes Eye Screening Wales, a national community-based diabetes-related retinopathy screening service, during 2003-2018. Diabet Med 2021; 38:e14536. [PMID: 33545742 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS To understand factors associated with repeat non-attendance at screening for diabetes-related retinopathy. METHODS Retrospective observational study using anonymised data from Diabetic Eye Screening Wales for people with a full history of screening invitations and attendances was linked with primary and secondary care records held in the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage Databank. Repeat non-attendance was defined as no record of attendance during any 36-month period despite three cycles of annual screening invitations. The associations between repeat non-attendance and potential risk factors were examined using multivariable logistic regression analysis, stratified according to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. RESULTS A total of 18% with type 1 diabetes (1146/6513) and 8% with type 2 diabetes (12,475/156,525) were repeat non-attenders. Participants attending their very first appointment were least likely to become repeat non-attenders [odds ratio (95% confidence interval)]: type 1 diabetes: 0.12 (0.09, 0.17) and type 2 diabetes: 0.08 (0.07, 0.09). For both types of diabetes, those of a younger age, living in areas of higher deprivation and subject to multiple house moves were at greater risk of becoming repeat non-attenders. CONCLUSION/INTERPRETATION A more tailored approach is needed for the younger population, those living in areas of higher deprivation and/or undergoing multiple residential relocation and to ensure attendance at their initial appointment to minimise future repeat non-attendance.
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- Rebecca L Thomas
- Diabetes Research Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Diabetes Research Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Diabetes Research Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Diabetes Research Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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- Diabetes Research Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, UK
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Pereira AMP, da Silva Laureano RM, de Lima Neto FB. Five regions, five retinopathy screening programmes: a systematic review of how Portugal addresses the challenge. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:756. [PMID: 34330280 PMCID: PMC8325279 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06776-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The implementation of a population-based screening programme for diabetic retinopathy involves several challenges, often leading to postponements and setbacks at high human and material costs. Thus, it is of the utmost importance to promote the sharing of experiences, successes, and difficulties. However, factors such as the existence of regional programmes, specificities of each country's health systems, organisational and even linguistic barriers, make it difficult to create a solid framework that can be used as a basis for future projects. METHODS Web of Science and PubMed platforms were searched using appropriate key words. The review process resulted in 423 articles adherent to the search criteria, 28 of which were accepted and analysed. Web sites of all Portuguese governmental and non-governmental organisations, with a relevant role on the research topic, were inspected and 75 official documents were retrieved and analysed. RESULTS Since 2001, five regional screening programmes were gradually implemented under the guidelines of Portuguese General Health Department. However, complete population coverage was still not achieved. Among the main difficulties reported are the complex articulation between different levels of care providers, the low number of orthoptic technician in the national health system, the high burden that images grading, and treatment of positive cases represents for hospitals ophthalmology services, and low adherence rates. Yet, the comparison between strategies adopted in the different regions allowed the identification of potential solutions: hire orthoptic technician for primary health care units, eliminating the dependence of hospital professionals; use artificial intelligence algorithms for automatic retinographies grading, avoiding ophthalmologists overload; adoption of proximity strategies, as the use of portable retinographers, to promote adherence to screening. CONCLUSION Access to diabetic retinopathy screening remains remarkably variable in Portugal and needs urgent attention. However, several characteristics of effective screening programmes were found in Portuguese screening programmes, what seems to point toward promising outcomes, especially if each other highlights are considered. The findings of this research could be very useful for the other countries with similar socio-political characteristics. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration ID CRD42020200115 .
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- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Business Research Unit (BRU-IUL) and ISTAR-IUL, Av. das Forças Armadas, 1649-026 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Escola Politécnica, Computer Engineering (POLI/PPG-EC), Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE), Rua Benfica, 455 - Bloco ‘C’, Recife, 50720-001 Brazil
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Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema pathways and management: UK Consensus Working Group. Eye (Lond) 2021; 34:1-51. [PMID: 32504038 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-0961-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The management of diabetic retinopathy (DR) has evolved considerably over the past decade, with the availability of new technologies (diagnostic and therapeutic). As such, the existing Royal College of Ophthalmologists DR Guidelines (2013) are outdated, and to the best of our knowledge are not under revision at present. Furthermore, there are no other UK guidelines covering all available treatments, and there seems to be significant variation around the UK in the management of diabetic macular oedema (DMO). This manuscript provides a summary of reviews the pathogenesis of DR and DMO, including role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and non-VEGF cytokines, clinical grading/classification of DMO vis a vis current terminology (of centre-involving [CI-DMO], or non-centre involving [nCI-DMO], systemic risks and their management). The excellent UK DR Screening (DRS) service has continued to evolve and remains world-leading. However, challenges remain, as there are significant variations in equipment used, and reproducible standards of DMO screening nationally. The interphase between DRS and the hospital eye service can only be strengthened with further improvements. The role of modern technology including optical coherence tomography (OCT) and wide-field imaging, and working practices including virtual clinics and their potential in increasing clinic capacity and improving patient experiences and outcomes are discussed. Similarly, potential roles of home monitoring in diabetic eyes in the future are explored. The role of pharmacological (intravitreal injections [IVT] of anti-VEGFs and steroids) and laser therapies are summarised. Generally, IVT anti-VEGF are offered as first line pharmacologic therapy. As requirements of diabetic patients in particular patient groups may vary, including pregnant women, children, and persons with learning difficulties, it is important that DR management is personalised in such particular patient groups. First choice therapy needs to be individualised in these cases and may be intravitreal steroids rather than the standard choice of anti-VEGF agents. Some of these, but not all, are discussed in this document.
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Kelly SR, Loiselle AR, Pandey R, Combes A, Murphy C, Kavanagh H, Fitzpatrick P, Mooney T, Kearney P, Crabb DP, Keegan DJ. Factors associated with non-attendance in the Irish national diabetic retinopathy screening programme (INDEAR study report no. 2). Acta Diabetol 2021; 58:643-650. [PMID: 33483856 PMCID: PMC8076137 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-021-01671-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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AIMS We aimed to determine the patient and screening-level factors that are associated with non-attendance in the Irish National Diabetic Retinal screening programme (Diabetic RetinaScreen). To accomplish this, we modelled a selection of predictors derived from the historical screening records of patients with diabetes. METHODS In this cohort study, appointment data from the national diabetic retinopathy screening programme (RetinaScreen) were extracted and augmented using publicly available meteorological and geospatial data. A total of 653,969 appointments from 158,655 patients were included for analysis. Mixed-effects models (univariable and multivariable) were used to estimate the influence of several variables on non-attendance to screening appointments. RESULTS All variables considered for analysis were statistically significant. Variables of note, with meaningful effect, were age (OR: 1.23 per decade away from 70; 95% CI: [1.22-1.24]), type 2 diabetes (OR: 1.10; 95% CI: [1.06-1.14]) and socio-economic deprivation (OR: 1.12; 95% CI: [1.09-1.16]). A majority (52%) of missed appointments were from patients who had missed three or more appointments. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to outline factors that are associated with non-attendance within the Irish national diabetic retinopathy screening service. In particular, when corrected for age and other factors, patients with type 2 diabetes had higher rates of non-attendance. Additionally, this is the first study of any diabetic screening programme to demonstrate that weather may influence attendance. This research provides unique insight to guide the implementation of an optimal and cost-effective intervention strategy to improve attendance.
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- Stephen R Kelly
- Mater Retina Research Group, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Mater Retina Research Group, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Diabetic RetinaScreen, National Screening Service, Health Service Executive, Cork, Ireland
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- Diabetic RetinaScreen, National Screening Service, Health Service Executive, Cork, Ireland
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- Programme Evaluation Unit, National Screening Service, Health Service Executive, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Programme Evaluation Unit, National Screening Service, Health Service Executive, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Epidemiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Optometry and Visual Sciences, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Mater Retina Research Group, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Diabetic RetinaScreen, National Screening Service, Health Service Executive, Cork, Ireland
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van Bruggen S, Kasteleyn MJ, Bonten TN, Chavannes NH, Numans ME, Rauh SP. Socioeconomic status is not associated with the delivery of care in people with diabetes but does modify HbA1c levels: An observational cohort study (Elzha-cohort 1). Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13962. [PMID: 33368962 PMCID: PMC8243918 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Structured primary diabetes care within a collectively supported setting is associated with better monitoring of biomedical and lifestyle-related target indicators amongst people with type 2 diabetes and with better HbA1c levels. Whether socioeconomic status affects the delivery of care in terms of monitoring and its association with HbA1c levels within this approach, is unclear. This study aims to understand whether, within a structured care approach, (1) socioeconomic categories differ concerning diabetes monitoring as recommended; (2) socioeconomic status modifies the association between monitoring as recommended and HbA1c. METHODS Observational real-life cohort study with primary care registry data from general practitioners within diverse socioeconomic areas, who are supported with the implementation of structured diabetes care. People with type 2 diabetes mellitus were offered quarterly diabetes consultations. "Monitoring as recommended" by professional guidelines implied minimally one annual registration of HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, LDL, BMI, smoking behaviour and physical activity. Regarding socioeconomic status, deprived, advantageous urban and advantageous suburban categories were compared to the intermediate category concerning (a) recommended monitoring; (b) association between recommended monitoring and HbA1c. RESULTS Aim 1 (n = 13 601 people): Compared to the intermediate socioeconomic category, no significant differences in odds of being monitored as recommended were found in the deprived (OR 0.45 (95% CI 0.19-1.08)), advantageous urban (OR 1.27 (95% CI 0.46-3.54)) and advantageous suburban (OR 2.32 (95% CI 0.88-6.08)) categories. Aim 2 (n = 11 164 people): People with recommended monitoring had significantly lower HbA1c levels than incompletely monitored people (-2.4 (95% CI -2.9; -1.8) mmol/mol). SES modified monitoring-related HbA1c differences, which were significantly higher in the deprived (-3.3 (95% CI -4.3; -2.4) mmol/mol) than the intermediate category (-1.3 (95% CI -2.2; -0.4) mmol/mol). CONCLUSIONS Within a structured diabetes care setting, socioeconomic status is not associated with recommended monitoring. Socioeconomic differences in the association between recommended monitoring and HbA1c levels advocate further exploration of practice and patient-related factors contributing to appropriate monitoring and for care adjustment to population needs.
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- Sytske van Bruggen
- Department of Public Health and Primary CareLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenThe Netherlands
- Hadoks (Elzha)The HagueThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary CareLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary CareLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary CareLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary CareLeiden University Medical CentreLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsAmsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Statement of the German Ophthalmological Society, the German Retina Society, and the Professional Association of Ophthalmologists in Germany on treatment of diabetic macular edema : Dated August 2019. Ophthalmologe 2021; 118:40-67. [PMID: 33033871 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-020-01244-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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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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Diabetic retinopathy screening barriers among Palestinian primary health care patients: a qualitative study. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2020; 19:875-881. [PMID: 33520809 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-020-00575-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) screening among Palestinian diabetic patients is limited. To improve the care of our patients, we explored the barriers to DR screening with a qualitative study. METHODS Three focus groups were conducted in the northern West Bank. Patients noncompliant with DR screening were recruited from Primary Health Care clinics. Questions were adapted from similar published studies. Informed consent was obtained and group discussions were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for themes by three researchers. RESULTS Most patients reported financial barriers including the costs of the exam and additional treatments, and transportation to the referral clinic. System related issues were the difficulty of getting appointments and long wait times due to inadequate numbers of ophthalmologists or screening facilities, and physicians failing to recommend screening. Personal concerns related to patients having other priorities, fears about the results, and the negative experiences of family members. Finally, cultural aspects included the stigma of wearing glasses and not doing a test for a condition without symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Barriers to completing retinopathy screening are multidimensional with financial, personal, educational, health system, and cultural factors. These should be taken into consideration by policy makers in order to increase the uptake and quality of service.
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Assem AS, Tegegne MM, Alemu DS, Woredekal AT, Tefera TK. Knowledge about diabetic retinopathy, eye check-up practice and associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus attending at debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Ophthalmol 2020; 20:453. [PMID: 33208125 PMCID: PMC7672967 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-020-01730-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Routine eye examination plays a vital role in detecting diabetic retinopathy in its earliest stage before the onset of blindness. Patients’ knowledge about the nature and the consequences of diabetic retinopathy and routine eye checkup helps for timely identification and early treatment. However, there is limited evidence on knowledge of patients with diabetes mellitus on diabetic retinopathy and their eye check-up practices in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge about diabetic retinopathy, eye check-up practice and associated factors of diabetic retinopathy among adult diabetic patients at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at Debark hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, from April 20/2018- May 20/2018. A pretested interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data among 230 diabetic patients aged 18 years and above. Data were entered in to Epi Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were done. Odds ratio with 95% confidence level was determined and variables with p–value of < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Result Out of 238 sample 230 were participated, among this, 119 (51.7%) were males. The mean age of the respondents was 49 (SD ±17.6) years. One hundred nine (47.4%) participants had good knowledge and 91 (39.6%) had good eye check-up practice. Urban residence [AOR = 2.65;95% CI: 1.16–6.07)]), monthly income of 3501–8000 birr [AOR = 4.54;(1.31–15.7)], type II diabetes mellitus [AOR = 3.9;(1.6–9.6)], duration of diabetes (6–12 years [AOR = 4.4;(1.4–13.5)]), history of eye disease [AOR = 5.5;(2.3–13.0)] were associated with good knowledge. Similarly, longer duration of diabetes (13–25 years [AOR = 3.77; (1.05–13.5)]) and history of eye disease [AOR = 2.47; (1.09–5.62)] were associated with good eye check-up practice. Conclusion The proportion of good knowledge about diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients at Debark hospital was fair (47.4%) and good eye check-up practice (eye examination at least once in the past year) was low (39.6%). Longer duration of diabetes and history of eye disease were identified as positive factors for good knowledge and eye check-up practice. Knowledge and regular eye check-up practice needs to be enhanced through provision of appropriate health education. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12886-020-01730-4.
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- Abel Sinshaw Assem
- Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahirdar City, Ethiopia
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- Department of Optometry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Optometry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Optometry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Long JC, Blakely B, Mahmoud Z, Ly A, Zangerl B, Kalloniatis M, Assaad N, Yapp M, Clay-Williams R, Braithwaite J. Evaluation of a hospital-based integrated model of eye care for diabetic retinopathy assessment: a multimethod study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e034699. [PMID: 32354779 PMCID: PMC7213850 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness but can be mitigated by regular eye assessment. A framework of issues, developed from the literature of barriers to eye assessment, was used to structure an examination of perceptions of a new model of care for diabetic retinopathy from the perspective of staff using the model, and health professionals referring patients to the new service. DESIGN Multimethod: interviews and focus groups, and a separate survey. SETTING A new clinic based on an integrated model of care was established at a hospital in outer metropolitan Sydney, Australia in 2017. Funded jointly by Centre for Eye Health (CFEH) and the hospital, the clinic was equipped and staffed by optometrists who work alongside the ophthalmologists in the existing hospital eye clinic. PARTICIPANTS Five (of seven) hospital staff working in the clinic (ophthalmologists and administrative officers) or referring to it from other departments (endocrinologists); nine optometrists from CFEH who developed or worked in the clinic; 10 community-based optometrists as potential referrers. RESULTS The new clinic was considered to have addressed known barriers to eye assessment, including access, assistance for patients unable/unwilling to organise eye checks and efficient management of human resources. The clinic optimised known drivers of this model of care: providing clear scope of practice and protocols for shared care between optometrists and ophthalmologists, good communication between referrers and eye professionals and a collegial approach promoting interprofessional trust. Remaining areas of concern were few referrals from general practitioners, fewer referrals from hospital endocrinologists than expected and issues with stretched administrative capacity. There were also perceived mismatches between the priorities of hospital management and aims of the clinic. CONCLUSIONS The new model was considered to have addressed many of the barriers to assessment. While there remain issues with the model, there were also unexpected benefits.
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- Janet C Long
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Eye Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Eye Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Eye Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Eye Health, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Racine E, Soye A, Barry P, Cronin F, Hosford O, Moriarty E, O'Connor KA, Turvey S, Timmons S, Kearney PM, McHugh SM. 'I've always done what I was told by the medical people': a qualitative study of the reasons why older adults attend multifactorial falls risk assessments mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e033069. [PMID: 32075829 PMCID: PMC7044899 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Multifactorial falls risk assessments reduce the rate of falls in older people and are recommended by international guidelines. Despite their effectiveness, their potential impact is often constrained by barriers to implementation. Attendance is an issue. The aim of this study was to explore why older people attend community-based multifactorial falls risk assessment clinics, and to map these reasons to a theoretical framework. DESIGN This is a qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed thematically. Each theme and subtheme were then mapped onto the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify the determinants of behaviour. PARTICIPANTS Older adults (aged 60 and over) who attended community-based multifactorial falls risk assessments. RESULTS Sixteen interviews were conducted. Three main themes explained participants' reasons for attending the multifactorial risk assessment; being that 'type of person', being 'linked in' with health and community services and having 'strong social support'. Six other themes were identified, but these themes were not as prominent during interviews. These were knowing what to expect, being physically able, having confidence in and being positive towards health services, imagining the benefits given previous positive experiences, determination to maintain or regain independence, and being 'crippled' by the fear of falling. These themes mapped on to nine TDF domains: 'knowledge', 'skills', 'social role and identity', 'optimism', 'beliefs about consequences', 'goals', 'environmental context and resources', 'social influences' and 'emotion'. There were five TDF domains that were not relevant to the reasons for attending. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide theoretically based factors that influence attendance which can be used to inform the development of interventions to improve attendance to falls prevention programmes.
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- Emmy Racine
- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Health Service Executive, Naas, Leinster, Ireland
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Dogba MJ, Brent MH, Bach C, Asad S, Grimshaw J, Ivers N, Légaré F, Witteman HO, Squires J, Wang X, Sutakovic O, Zettl M, Drescher O, van Allen Z, McCleary N, Tremblay MC, Linklater S, Presseau J. Identifying Barriers and Enablers to Attending Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Immigrants to Canada From Ethnocultural Minority Groups: Protocol for a Qualitative Descriptive Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e15109. [PMID: 32049067 PMCID: PMC7055809 DOI: 10.2196/15109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Immigrants to Canada belonging to ethnocultural minority groups are at increased risk of developing diabetes and complications, including diabetic retinopathy, and they are also less likely to be screened and treated. Improved attendance to retinopathy screening (eye tests) has the potential to reduce permanent complications, including blindness. Objective This study aims to identify the barriers and enablers of attending diabetic retinopathy screening among ethnocultural minority immigrants living with diabetes in Quebec and Ontario, Canada, to inform the development of a behavior change intervention to improve diabetic retinopathy screening attendance. Methods The research question draws on the needs of patients and clinicians. Using an integrated knowledge translation approach, the research team includes clinicians, researchers, and patient partners who will contribute throughout the study to developing and reviewing materials and procedures, helping to recruit participants, and disseminating findings. Using a convenience snowball strategy, we will recruit participants from three target groups: South Asian and Chinese people, and French-speaking people of African descent. To better facilitate reaching these groups and support participant recruitment, we will partner with community organizations and clinics serving our target populations in Ontario and Quebec. Data will be collected using semistructured interviews, using topic guides developed in English and translated into French, Mandarin, Hindi, and Urdu, and conducted in those languages. Data collection and analysis will be structured according to the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), which synthesizes predominant theories of behavior change into 14 domains covering key modifiable factors that may operate as barriers or enablers to attending eye screening. We will use directed content analysis to code barriers and enablers to TDF domains, then thematic analysis to define key themes within domains. Results This study was approved for funding in December 2017, and the research ethics board approved the conduct of the study as of January 13, 2018. Data collection then began in April 2018. As of August 28, 2018, we have recruited 22 participants, and analysis is ongoing, with results expected to be published in 2020. Conclusions Findings from this study will inform the codevelopment of theory-informed, culturally- and linguistically-tailored interventions to support patients in attending retinopathy screening. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/15109
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Laval Unviersity, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Women's Health College, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Laval Unviersity, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Laval Unviersity, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Laval Unviersity, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Laval Unviersity, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Laval Unviersity, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Stellungnahme der DOG, der RG und des BVA zur Therapie des diabetischen Makulaödems. Ophthalmologe 2020; 117:218-247. [DOI: 10.1007/s00347-019-01015-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Piyasena MMPN, Murthy GVS, Yip JLY, Gilbert C, Peto T, Premarathna M, Zuurmond M. A qualitative study on barriers and enablers to uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening by people with diabetes in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Trop Med Health 2019; 47:34. [PMID: 31139011 PMCID: PMC6525343 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-019-0160-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Blindness and visual impairment from diabetic retinopathy (DR) are avoidable through early detection and timely treatment. The Western Province of Sri Lanka has the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) (18.6%) in the country. A situational analysis identified a significant gap in DR screening services (DRSS) uptake in this region. Barriers that hinder people with DM (PwDM) from attending DRSS are poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to understand the factors which influence the uptake of DRSS and follow-up to inform health promotion strategies and improve the uptake of these services. Methods Eleven focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with PwDM who presented to medical, general eye and vitreoretinal services in three public sector institutions (two tertiary and one secondary level) in the Western Province between October 2016 and March 2017. We enrolled six groups (four Sinhala speaking, two Tamil) of women and five groups (three Sinhala and two Tamil) of men representing ethnicity and gender. We performed a thematic analysis and described the main themes and subthemes using the socio-ecological model as a framework. Results We identified lack of knowledge of both the condition and the need for screening as key barriers to access DRSS. Socio-cultural factors in the family environment, economic reasons and institutional factors were also important barriers. Additional reasons include long waiting time at eye clinics and poor referrals exacerbated by the lack of a systematic DRSS. In addition, attitudes to DRSS such as fear of discomfort from the procedure and the need for accompaniment following mydriasis were also deterrents to follow-up screening. Conclusion This study has shown that there are inter-related user, family, and institutional factors which affect the uptake of DRSS. Understanding how DR is conceptualised by PwDM in this region is essential to refine strategies to improve access to DRSS. Strategies to improve knowledge need to be more culturally acceptable and relevant to PwDM and their families, with increased availability of DRSS at convenient locations may increase timely uptake of screening. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s41182-019-0160-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- 1Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E 7HT UK
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- 1Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E 7HT UK
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- 1Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E 7HT UK
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- 2School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University, 97 - Lisburn Rd, Belfast, BT9 7BL Northern Ireland
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- 3Department of Sociology, University of Colombo, Reid Avenue, Colombo 03, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- 4Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, WC1E 7HT UK
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Piyasena MMPN, Murthy GVS, Yip JLY, Gilbert C, Zuurmond M, Peto T, Gordon I, Hewage S, Kamalakannan S. Systematic review on barriers and enablers for access to diabetic retinopathy screening services in different income settings. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0198979. [PMID: 31013274 PMCID: PMC6478270 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy (DR) can lead to visual impairment and blindness if not detected and treated in time. Knowing the barriers/enablers in advance in contrasting different country income settings may accelerate development of a successful DR screening (DRS) program. This would be especially applicable in the low-income settings with the rising prevalence of DR. OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review is to identify and contrast the barriers/enablers to DRS for different contexts using both consumers i.e., people with diabetes (PwDM) and provider perspectives and system level factors in different country income settings. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL in the Cochrane Library from the databases start date to December 2018. We included the studies reported on barriers and enablers to access DRS services based at health care facilities. We categorised and synthesized themes related to the consumers (individuals), providers and the health systems (environment) as main dimensions according to the constructs of social cognitive theory, supported by the quantitative measures i.e., odds ratios as reported by each of the study authors. MAIN RESULTS We included 77 studies primarily describing the barriers and enablers. Most of the studies were from high income settings (72.7%, 56/77) and cross sectional in design (76.6%, 59/77). From the perspectives of consumers, lack of knowledge, attitude, awareness and motivation were identified as major barriers. The enablers were fear of blindness, proximity of screening facility, experiences of vision loss and being concerned of eye complications. In providers' perspectives, lack of skilled human resources, training programs, infrastructure of retinal imaging and cost of services were the main barriers. Higher odds of uptake of DRS services was observed when PwDM were provided health education (odds ratio (OR) 4.3) and having knowledge on DR (OR range 1.3-19.7). CONCLUSION Knowing the barriers to access DRS is a pre-requisite in development of a successful screening program. The awareness, knowledge and attitude of the consumers, availability of skilled human resources and infrastructure emerged as the major barriers to access to DRS in any income setting.
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- Mapa Mudiyanselage Prabhath Nishantha Piyasena
- Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Evidence in Disability, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Clinical Research Department, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Retina Unit, Department of Vitreo-retina, National Eye Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Eye Health and Disability, Indian Institute of Public Health, Public Health Foundation of India, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Lawrenson JG, Graham-Rowe E, Lorencatto F, Rice S, Bunce C, Francis JJ, Burr JM, Aluko P, Vale L, Peto T, Presseau J, Ivers NM, Grimshaw JM. What works to increase attendance for diabetic retinopathy screening? An evidence synthesis and economic analysis. Health Technol Assess 2019; 22:1-160. [PMID: 29855423 DOI: 10.3310/hta22290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) is effective but uptake is suboptimal. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of quality improvement (QI) interventions for DRS attendance; describe the interventions in terms of QI components and behaviour change techniques (BCTs); identify theoretical determinants of attendance; investigate coherence between BCTs identified in interventions and determinants of attendance; and determine the cost-effectiveness of QI components and BCTs for improving DRS. DATA SOURCES AND REVIEW METHODS Phase 1 - systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating interventions to increase DRS attendance (The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE and trials registers to February 2017) and coding intervention content to classify QI components and BCTs. Phase 2 - review of studies reporting factors influencing attendance, coded to theoretical domains (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and sources of grey literature to March 2016). Phase 3 - mapping BCTs (phase 1) to theoretical domains (phase 2) and an economic evaluation to determine the cost-effectiveness of BCTs or QI components. RESULTS Phase 1 - 7277 studies were screened, of which 66 RCTs were included in the review. Interventions were multifaceted and targeted patients, health-care professionals (HCPs) or health-care systems. Overall, interventions increased DRS attendance by 12% [risk difference (RD) 0.12, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.10 to 0.14] compared with usual care, with substantial heterogeneity in effect size. Both DRS-targeted and general QI interventions were effective, particularly when baseline attendance levels were low. All commonly used QI components and BCTs were associated with significant improvements, particularly in those with poor attendance. Higher effect estimates were observed in subgroup analyses for the BCTs of 'goal setting (outcome, i.e. consequences)' (RD 0.26, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.36) and 'feedback on outcomes (consequences) of behaviour' (RD 0.22, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.29) in interventions targeting patients and of 'restructuring the social environment' (RD 0.19, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.26) and 'credible source' (RD 0.16, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.24) in interventions targeting HCPs. Phase 2 - 3457 studies were screened, of which 65 non-randomised studies were included in the review. The following theoretical domains were likely to influence attendance: 'environmental context and resources', 'social influences', 'knowledge', 'memory, attention and decision processes', 'beliefs about consequences' and 'emotions'. Phase 3 - mapping identified that interventions included BCTs targeting important barriers to/enablers of DRS attendance. However, BCTs targeting emotional factors around DRS were under-represented. QI components were unlikely to be cost-effective whereas BCTs with a high probability (≥ 0.975) of being cost-effective at a societal willingness-to-pay threshold of £20,000 per QALY included 'goal-setting (outcome)', 'feedback on outcomes of behaviour', 'social support' and 'information about health consequences'. Cost-effectiveness increased when DRS attendance was lower and with longer screening intervals. LIMITATIONS Quality improvement/BCT coding was dependent on descriptions of intervention content in primary sources; methods for the identification of coherence of BCTs require improvement. CONCLUSIONS Randomised controlled trial evidence indicates that QI interventions incorporating specific BCT components are associated with meaningful improvements in DRS attendance compared with usual care. Interventions generally used appropriate BCTs that target important barriers to screening attendance, with a high probability of being cost-effective. Research is needed to optimise BCTs or BCT combinations that seek to improve DRS attendance at an acceptable cost. BCTs targeting emotional factors represent a missed opportunity to improve attendance and should be tested in future studies. STUDY REGISTRATION This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42016044157 and PROSPERO CRD42016032990. FUNDING The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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- John G Lawrenson
- Centre for Applied Vision Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London,London,UK
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- Centre for Health Services Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London,London,UK
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- Centre for Health Services Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London,London,UK
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- Health Economics Group, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University,Newcastle upon Tyne,UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Public Health Sciences, King's College London,London,UK
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- Centre for Health Services Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London,London,UK
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- Health Economics Group, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University,Newcastle upon Tyne,UK
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- Health Economics Group, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University,Newcastle upon Tyne,UK
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast,Belfast,UK
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute,Ottawa, ON,Canada.,School of Epidemiology, Public Health, and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa,Ottawa, ON,Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Women's College Hospital - University of Toronto,Toronto, ON,Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute,Ottawa, ON,Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa,Ottawa, ON,Canada
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Liu Y, Zupan NJ, Swearingen R, Jacobson N, Carlson JN, Mahoney JE, Klein R, Bjelland TD, Smith MA. Identification of barriers, facilitators and system-based implementation strategies to increase teleophthalmology use for diabetic eye screening in a rural US primary care clinic: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e022594. [PMID: 30782868 PMCID: PMC6398662 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Teleophthalmology for diabetic eye screening is an evidence-based intervention substantially underused in US multipayer primary care clinics, even when equipment and trained personnel are readily available. We sought to identify patient and primary care provider (PCP) barriers, facilitators, as well as strategies to increase teleophthalmology use. DESIGN We conducted standardised open-ended, individual interviews and analysed the transcripts using both inductive and directed content analysis to identify barriers and facilitators to teleophthalmology use. The Chronic Care Model was used as a framework for the development of the interview guide and for categorising implementation strategies to increase teleophthalmology use. SETTING A rural, US multipayer primary care clinic with an established teleophthalmology programme for diabetic eye screening. PARTICIPANTS We conducted interviews with 29 participants (20 patients with diabetes and 9 PCPs). RESULTS Major patient barriers to teleophthalmology use included being unfamiliar with teleophthalmology, misconceptions about diabetic eye screening and logistical challenges. Major patient facilitators included a recommendation from the patient's PCP and factors related to convenience. Major PCP barriers to referring patients for teleophthalmology included difficulty identifying when patients are due for diabetic eye screening and being unfamiliar with teleophthalmology. Major PCP facilitators included the ease of the referral process and the communication of screening results. Based on our results, we developed a model that maps where these key patient and PCP barriers occur in the teleophthalmology referral process. Patients and PCPs also identified implementation strategies to directly address barriers and facilitators to teleophthalmology use. CONCLUSIONS Patients and PCPs have limited familiarity with teleophthalmology for diabetic eye screening. PCPs were expected to initiate teleophthalmology referrals, but reported significant difficulty identifying when patients are due for diabetic eye screening. System-based implementation strategies primarily targeting PCP barriers in conjunction with improved patient and provider education may increase teleophthalmology use in rural, US multipayer primary care clinics.
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- Yao Liu
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Health Innovation Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Health Innovation Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Health Innovation Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Departments of Population Health Sciences, Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Graham-Rowe E, Lorencatto F, Lawrenson JG, Burr JM, Grimshaw JM, Ivers NM, Presseau J, Vale L, Peto T, Bunce C, J Francis J. Barriers to and enablers of diabetic retinopathy screening attendance: a systematic review of published and grey literature. Diabet Med 2018; 35:1308-1319. [PMID: 29790594 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To identify and synthesize studies reporting modifiable barriers/enablers associated with retinopathy screening attendance in people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, and to identify those most likely to influence attendance. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library and the 'grey literature' for quantitative and qualitative studies to February 2017. Data (i.e. participant quotations, interpretive summaries, survey results) reporting barriers/enablers were extracted and deductively coded into domains from the Theoretical Domains Framework; with domains representing categories of theoretical barriers/enablers proposed to mediate behaviour change. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted within domains to describe the role each domain plays in facilitating or hindering screening attendance. Domains that were more frequently coded and for which more themes were generated were judged more likely to influence attendance. RESULTS Sixty-nine primary studies were included. We identified six theoretical domains ['environmental context and resources' (75% of included studies), 'social influences' (51%), 'knowledge' (51%), 'memory, attention, decision processes' (50%), 'beliefs about consequences' (38%) and 'emotions' (33%)] as the key mediators of diabetic retinopathy screening attendance. Examples of barriers populating these domains included inaccurate diabetic registers and confusion between routine eye care and retinopathy screening. Recommendations by healthcare professionals and community-level media coverage acted as enablers. CONCLUSIONS Across a variety of contexts, we found common barriers to and enablers of retinopathy screening that could be targeted in interventions aiming to increase screening attendance.
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- E Graham-Rowe
- Psychology Applied to Health Group, Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
- School of Health Sciences, Centre for Applied Vision Research, City University of London
- School of Health Sciences, Centre for Health Services Research, City University of London
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- Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Centre for Applied Vision Research, City University of London
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- School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- Clinical Epidemiology Programme, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Women's College Hospital - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Programme, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, Health Economics Group, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queens University of Belfast, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, King's College London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Centre for Health Services Research, City University of London
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Lake AJ, Rees G, Speight J. Clinical and Psychosocial Factors Influencing Retinal Screening Uptake Among Young Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18:41. [PMID: 29797076 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-018-1007-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Young adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D, 18-39 years) experience early-onset and rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR), the leading cause of vision loss for working age adults. Despite this, uptake of retinal screening, the crucial first step in preventing vision loss from DR, is low. The aim of this review is to summarize the clinical and psychosocial factors affecting uptake of retinal screening. RECENT FINDINGS Barriers include lack of diabetes-related symptoms, low personal DR risk perception, high rates of depression and diabetes-related distress, fatalism about inevitability of complications, time and financial constraints, disengagement with existing diabetes self-management services, and perceived stigma due to having a condition associated with older adults. Young adults with T2D are an under-researched population who face an accumulation of barriers to retinal screening. Tailored interventions that address the needs, characteristics, and priorities of young adults with T2D are warranted.
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- A J Lake
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia.
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, c/- 570 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia.
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, 3002, Australia
- Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3010, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, c/- 570 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
- AHP Research, Hornchurch, UK
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Lian J, McGhee SM, Gangwani RA, Lam CLK, Yap MKH, Wong DSH. Awareness of diabetic retinopathy and its association with attendance for systematic screening at the public primary care setting: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kong. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019989. [PMID: 29654021 PMCID: PMC5905753 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the association between awareness of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and actual attendance for DR screening. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Two public general outpatient clinics. PARTICIPANTS The subjects were people with diabetes mellitus (DM) who participated in a randomised controlled trial, set up in 2008, to test the impact of a copayment on attendance for DR screening. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The subjects' awareness of DR was evaluated using a structured questionnaire conducted via a telephone interview. The attendance for screening was from the actual attendance data. Association between awareness and attendance for screening was determined using multivariate logistic regression model and was reported as ORs. RESULTS A total of 2593 participants completed the questionnaire. A total of 42.9% (1113/2593) said they would worry if they had any vision loss and 79.6% (2063/2593) knew that DM could cause blindness. Only 17.5% (453/2593) knew that treatment was available for DR and 11.5% (297/2593) knew that early DR could be asymptomatic. The importance of having a regular eye examination was acknowledged by 75.7% (1964/2593), but 34% (881/2593) did not know how frequently their eyes should be examined. Worry about vision loss (OR=1.72, P<0.001), awareness of the importance of regular eye examination (OR=1.83, P=0.002) and awareness of the frequency of eye examinations ('every year' (OR=2.64, P<0.001) or 'every 6 months' (OR=3.27, P<0.001)) were the most significant factors associated with attendance. CONCLUSIONS Deficits in knowledge of DR and screening were found among subjects with DM, and three awareness factors were associated with attendance for screening. These factors could be targeted for future interventions.
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- JinXiao Lian
- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Weber ZA, Kaur P, Hundal A, Ibriga SH, Bhatwadekar AD. Effect of the pharmacist-managed cardiovascular risk reduction services on diabetic retinopathy outcome measures. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2018; 17:1319. [PMID: 31015869 PMCID: PMC6463412 DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2019.1.1319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a progressive, sight-threatening long-term
complication of diabetes. Diabetes disease management reduces the risk of
developing or progression to a severe form of DR. However, there are no
reports of the potential role of pharmacists in DR progression. Objective: For this study, we performed a retrospective data analysis of patients with
diabetes seen at cardiovascular risk reduction services provided by
pharmacists with an objective to determine the potential role of pharmacists
in the DR progression. These services involve pharmacists working in
collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM), using a collaborative practice
agreement (CPA) with primary care physicians. Methods: Patient records and ophthalmological notes were collected for 317 individuals
seen by the pharmacists (intervention group) and 320 individuals seen only
by a physician (control). Results: Statistical analysis was performed on 148 individuals in an intervention
group and 120 individuals in the control group for which complete records
were available. Retinopathy progression remained stable in 89.6 % of
individuals in the intervention group compared to 87.9% in the
control group. Moreover, the relative risk of retinopathy progressing to a
severe form was 1.17 for the control group compared the intervention
group. Conclusions: Our studies provide a proof-of-concept that pharmacists-managed care
possesses a potential role in protection from DR, and paves a way for future
pharmacists managed care with an emphasis on reducing diabetic
complications.
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- Zachary A Weber
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. College of Pharmacy, Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN (United States).
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN (United States).
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- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Indianapolis, IN (United States).
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- Statistics Consultant. Department of Statistics, Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN (United States).
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University; & Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Purdue University. Indianapolis, IN (United States).
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Kashim RM, Newton P, Ojo O. Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Systematic Review on Patients' Non-Attendance. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:E157. [PMID: 29351207 PMCID: PMC5800256 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15010157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Diabetic Retinopathy is a microvascular complication of diabetes, that can go undetected and unnoticed until irreversible damage and even blindness has occurred. Effective screening for diabetic retinopathy has been proven to reduce the risk of sight loss. The National Health Service (NHS) which provides healthcare for all UK citizens, implemented systematic retinal screening for diabetic retinopathy in England in 2003, with the aim of identifying and treating all patients with sight threatening retinopathy. Crucial to this is patients partaking in the programme. Therefore, increasing screening uptake has been a major focus of the programme. This review explores the views of people living with diabetes who do not attend retinal screening, their characteristics, concerns, experiences of retinal screening and their understanding of the risks of diabetic retinopathy. All studies that satisfied the study inclusion criteria on 'patients' non-attendance at retinal screening', between 2003 to 2017 were included after extensive database search. A total of 16 studies were included in the review. Findings showed that socio-economic deprivation was a major risk factor for non-attendance, about 11.5-13.4% of the screened population had sight threatening retinopathy (STDR), repeated nonattendance was linked to sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, and that certain factors, could be barriers or incentives for screening uptake. Some of those factors are modifiable whilst others are not.
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- Rahima Muhammad Kashim
- Department of Adult Nursing and Paramedic Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Southwood Site, London SE9 2UG, UK.
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- Department of Adult Nursing and Paramedic Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Southwood Site, London SE9 2UG, UK.
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- Department of Adult Nursing and Paramedic Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health, University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Southwood Site, London SE9 2UG, UK.
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Eleuteri A, Fisher AC, Broadbent DM, García-Fiñana M, Cheyne CP, Wang A, Stratton IM, Gabbay M, Seddon D, Harding SP. Individualised variable-interval risk-based screening for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy: the Liverpool Risk Calculation Engine. Diabetologia 2017; 60:2174-2182. [PMID: 28840258 PMCID: PMC6448900 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-017-4386-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS Individualised variable-interval risk-based screening offers better targeting and improved cost-effectiveness in screening for diabetic retinopathy. We developed a generalisable risk calculation engine (RCE) to assign personalised intervals linked to local population characteristics, and explored differences in assignment compared with current practice. METHODS Data from 5 years of photographic screening and primary care for people with diabetes, screen negative at the first of > 1 episode, were combined in a purpose-built near-real-time warehouse. Covariates were selected from a dataset created using mixed qualitative/quantitative methods. Markov modelling predicted progression to screen-positive (referable diabetic retinopathy) against the local cohort history. Retinopathy grade informed baseline risk and multiple imputation dealt with missing data. Acceptable intervals (6, 12, 24 months) and risk threshold (2.5%) were established with patients and professional end users. RESULTS Data were from 11,806 people with diabetes (46,525 episodes, 388 screen-positive). Covariates with sufficient predictive value were: duration of known disease, HbA1c, age, systolic BP and total cholesterol. Corrected AUC (95% CIs) were: 6 months 0.88 (0.83, 0.93), 12 months 0.90 (0.87, 0.93) and 24 months 0.91 (0.87, 0.94). Sensitivities/specificities for a 2.5% risk were: 6 months 0.61, 0.93, 12 months 0.67, 0.90 and 24 months 0.82, 0.81. Implementing individualised RCE-based intervals would reduce the proportion of people becoming screen-positive before the allocated screening date by > 50% and the number of episodes by 30%. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION The Liverpool RCE shows sufficient performance for a local introduction into practice before wider implementation, subject to external validation. This approach offers potential enhancements of screening in improved local applicability, targeting and cost-effectiveness.
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- Antonio Eleuteri
- Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, William Henry Duncan Building, 6, West Derby Street, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK
- St Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, William Henry Duncan Building, 6, West Derby Street, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK
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- Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Public Health England, Cheshire and Merseyside Screening and Immunisation Team, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, William Henry Duncan Building, 6, West Derby Street, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK.
- St Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Diabetic retinopathy remains the leading cause of blindness among working-age US adults even though timely screening and treatment prevent 90% of blindness. We summarize current knowledge and perspectives to better understand why diabetic eye screening rates remain low and future directions towards preventing blindness from diabetes. RECENT FINDINGS Significant advancements in the past 10 years include primary care and patient-oriented interventions as well as the use of teleophthalmology. In England, diabetic eye disease is no longer the leading cause of certifiable blindness following the implementation of a national teleophthalmology program for diabetic retinopathy. Multiple workflow and systems-level barriers affect providers. Patient barriers include a limited understanding of screening and lack of access to care. Interventions have been developed, but new barriers exist towards sustaining their impact. More research is needed to identify and implement the best practices to increase diabetic eye screening rates long-term.
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- Yao Liu
- Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of
Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2870 University Ave, Ste 206,
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- Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of
Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2870 University Ave, Ste 206,
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Moreton RBR, Stratton IM, Chave SJ, Lipinski H, Scanlon PH. Factors determining uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening in Oxfordshire. Diabet Med 2017; 34:993-999. [PMID: 28295529 PMCID: PMC5485053 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To investigate variables at the demographic and primary care practice levels that influence the uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening. METHODS Data were extracted from the management software of one screening programme for 21 797 people registered with 79 general practices. Uptake was examined by gender, age group, modality of screening (mobile unit at general practice versus high-street optometrist), and by general practice. A telephone survey of high-street optometrists provided information on the availability of screening appointments. RESULTS Uptake was 82.4% during the study period, and was higher for men (83.2%) than for women (81.5%) (P = 0.001). Uptake varied by age group (P < 0.001), being lowest in those aged 12-39 years (67%). Uptake was higher for people invited to a general practice for screening by a mobile unit (83.5%) than for those invited for screening by a high-street optometrist (82%) (P = 0.006). After adjusting for these factors and for socio-economic deprivation score at the location of the general practice, heterogeneity in uptake rate was still observed between some practices. Our survey of optometrists indicated wide variation in the availability of time slots for screening during the week and of screening appointment provision. CONCLUSIONS Diabetic retinopathy screening services do not achieve high uptake among the youngest or oldest age groups. Practices in the least deprived areas had the highest uptake. Variation in uptake between general practices after adjustment for individual-level variables and deprivation suggests that practice-level factors may have an important role in determining rates of screening attendance.
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- Gloucestershire Diabetic Retinopathy Research GroupCheltenham General HospitalCheltenham
- Oxfordshire Diabetic Eye Screening ProgrammeJohn Radcliffe HospitalOxfordUK
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- Gloucestershire Diabetic Retinopathy Research GroupCheltenham General HospitalCheltenham
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- Oxfordshire Diabetic Eye Screening ProgrammeJohn Radcliffe HospitalOxfordUK
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- Gloucestershire Diabetic Retinopathy Research GroupCheltenham General HospitalCheltenham
- Oxfordshire Diabetic Eye Screening ProgrammeJohn Radcliffe HospitalOxfordUK
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Lake AJ, Browne JL, Rees G, Speight J. What factors influence uptake of retinal screening among young adults with type 2 diabetes? A qualitative study informed by the theoretical domains framework. J Diabetes Complications 2017; 31:997-1006. [PMID: 28363730 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2017.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIMS Young adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D, 18-39years) face increased risk of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy (DR). Retinal screening is essential to detect DR, yet screening rates for this group are low and little is known about the underlying factors influencing this important behavior. Using the theoretical domains framework (TDF) to guide data collection and analysis, we explored screening barriers and facilitator, contrasting them with a comparator group of older adults with T2D (40+ years). METHODS Thirty semi-structured telephone interviews (10 younger, 20 older adults) were conducted. Data were coded into TDF domains with salience identified by "frequency" of reference. Screening facilitators and barriers were systematically compared between groups. RESULTS Although many screening facilitators and barriers were shared by younger and older adults, additional factors highly relevant to the former included: social comparison with others ('social influences'); concern for the impact on the family unit, unrealistic optimism and perceived invulnerability ('beliefs about consequences'); lack of time and financial resources ('environmental context and resources'), and DR misconceptions ('knowledge'). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that young adult retinal screening behavior was influenced by additional social cognitive factors compared to older adults, providing a first-step evidence base for clinicians and other health professionals, and potential targets for future eye health and retinal screening interventions.
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- Amelia J Lake
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, 3002, Australia; Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 3010, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; AHP Research, Hornchurch, UK
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Mathur R, Bhaskaran K, Edwards E, Lee H, Chaturvedi N, Smeeth L, Douglas I. Population trends in the 10-year incidence and prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in the UK: a cohort study in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink 2004-2014. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e014444. [PMID: 28246144 PMCID: PMC5337737 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe trends in the incidence and prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the UK by diabetes type, age, sex, ethnicity, deprivation, region and calendar year. DESIGN Cohort study using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). SETTING UK primary care. PARTICIPANTS 7.7 million patients ≥12 contributing to the CPRD from 2004 to 2014. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Age-standardised prevalence and incidence of diabetes, DR and severe DR (requiring photocoagulation) by calendar year and population subgroup. Relative risk of developing DR and severe DR by population subgroup. RESULTS The prevalence of DR was 48.4% in the population type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) (14 846/30 657) and 28.3% (95 807/338 390) in the population with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Prevalence of DR remained stable in people with T2DM and decreased in people with T1DM. Screening for DR increased over time for patients with T2DM and remained static for patients with T1DM Incidence of DR increased in parallel with the incidence of T2DM in both diabetic populations. Among patients with T2DM, relative risk of DR varied significantly by region, was increased for older age groups and in men compared with women, with risk of severe DR increased in South Asian groups and more deprived groups. Relative risk of DR for patients with T1DM varied by age and region, but not by gender, ethnic group or deprivation. CONCLUSIONS This is the largest study to date examining the burden of DR in the UK. Regional disparities in incidence may relate to differences in screening delivery and disease ascertainment. Evidence that deprivation and ethnicity are associated with a higher risk of severe DR highlights a significant potential health inequality. Findings from this study will have implications for professionals working in the diabetes and sight loss sectors, particularly to inform approaches for diagnosis of retinopathy and campaigning to better tackle the disease for at risk groups.
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- Rohini Mathur
- Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Royal National Institute of Blind People, London, UK
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- Royal National Institute of Blind People, London, UK
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- Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Lu Y, Serpas L, Genter P, Anderson B, Campa D, Ipp E. Divergent Perceptions of Barriers to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Among Patients and Care Providers, Los Angeles, California, 2014-2015. Prev Chronic Dis 2016; 13:E140. [PMID: 27710765 PMCID: PMC5055399 DOI: 10.5888/pcd13.160193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Despite availability of screening for diabetic retinopathy, testing is underused by many low-income and racial/ethnic minority patients with diabetes. We examined perceived barriers to diabetic retinopathy screening among low-income patients and their health care providers and provider staffers. Methods We collected survey data from 101 patients with diabetes and 44 providers and staffers at a safety-net clinic where annual diabetic retinopathy screening rates were low. Barriers specified in the survey were derived from the literature. Results Patients surveyed (mean [standard deviation] age, 54.0 [7.7] y; 41% were male) were primarily Hispanics (70%) and African Americans (27%) of low socioeconomic status. Overall, 55% of patients received diabetic retinopathy screening in the previous year. Patients who could not explain why this screening is needed reported more barriers than patients who could (2.5 vs 1.4 barriers, P = .02). Fewer patients reported that they experienced barriers such as transportation (15%), language issues (15%), cultural beliefs or myths (4%), denial (8%), and fear (5%), which providers and staffers considered very or extremely important (all P < .001). Financial burdens (26%) and depression (22%) were most commonly reported by patients as barriers, yet providers and staffers did not rate these barriers as important, P < .001. Conclusion Patients and health care providers had markedly divergent perceptions of barriers to diabetic retinopathy screening. Patients with poor understanding of the need for screening were more likely to report such barriers. These results suggest a need for active community engagement to find key elements for education programs and other interventions to increase rates of diabetic retinopathy screening, particularly among low-income, minority populations.
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- Yang Lu
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Torrance, California
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Torrance, California
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Torrance, California
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Torrance, California
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- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509.
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Scanlon PH, Stratton IM, Leese GP, Bachmann MO, Land M, Jones C, Ferguson B. Screening attendance, age group and diabetic retinopathy level at first screen. Diabet Med 2016; 33:904-11. [PMID: 26337435 PMCID: PMC5057362 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To report on the relationships between age at diagnosis of diabetes, time from registration with the screening programme to first diabetic eye screening and severity of diabetic retinopathy. METHODS Data were extracted from four English screening programmes and from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish programmes. Time from diagnosis of diabetes to first screening and age at diagnosis were calculated. RESULTS Time from registration with the screening programme to first screening episode is strongly related to age at registration. Within 18 months of registration 89% of 3958 young people under 18 years of age and 81% of 391 293 people over 35 years of age were seen. In 19 058 people between 18 and 34 years of age, 80% coverage was not reached until 2 years and 9 months. The time from diagnosis of diabetes to first screening is positively associated with severity of disease (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS This report is the first that to demonstrate that those in the 18-34 year age group are least likely to attend promptly for screening after registration with a higher risk of referable diabetic retinopathy being present at the time of first screen. Date of diagnosis should be recorded and prodigious efforts made to screen all people promptly after diagnosis. Screening programmes should collect data on those who have not attended within one year of registration.
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- P H Scanlon
- Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group, Gloucester, UK
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- Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group, Gloucester, UK
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- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Landmark Health Consulting, York, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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Strutton R, Du Chemin A, Stratton IM, Forster AS. System-level and patient-level explanations for non-attendance at diabetic retinopathy screening in Sutton and Merton (London, UK): a qualitative analysis of a service evaluation. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e010952. [PMID: 27194319 PMCID: PMC4874146 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Non-attendance at diabetic retinopathy screening has financial implications for screening programmes and potential clinical costs to patients. We sought to identify explanations for why patients had never attended a screening appointment (never attendance) in one programme. DESIGN Qualitative analysis of a service evaluation. SETTING One South London (UK) diabetic eye screening programme. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE Patients who had been registered with one screening programme for at least 18 months and who had never attended screening within the programme were contacted by telephone to ascertain why this was the case. Patients' general practices were also contacted for information about why each patient may not have attended. Framework analysis was used to interpret responses. RESULTS Of the 296 patients, 38 were not eligible for screening and of the 258 eligible patients, 159 were not contactable (31 of these had phone numbers that were not in use). We obtained reasons from patients/general practices/clinical notes for non-attendance for 146 (57%) patients. A number of patient-level and system-level factors were given to explain non-attendance. Patient-level factors included having other commitments, being anxious about screening, not engaging with any diabetes care and being misinformed about screening. System-level factors included miscommunication about where the patient lives, their clinical situation and practical problems that could have been overcome had their existence been shared between programmes. CONCLUSIONS This service evaluation provides unique insight into the patient-level and system-level reasons for never attendance at diabetic retinopathy screening. Improved sharing of relevant information between providers has the potential to facilitate increased uptake of screening. Greater awareness of patient-level barriers may help providers offer a more accessible service.
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- R Strutton
- Sutton and Merton Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, London, UK
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- NHS England (London), London, UK
- Sutton and Merton Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, London, UK
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- Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group, Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheltenham, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, London, UK
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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RCGP Research Paper of the Year 2014: partnership with patients is an important theme in primary care research. Br J Gen Pract 2015; 65:595. [PMID: 26500307 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp15x687469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Hipwell AE, Sturt J, Lindenmeyer A, Stratton I, Gadsby R, O'Hare P, Scanlon PH. Attitudes, access and anguish: a qualitative interview study of staff and patients' experiences of diabetic retinopathy screening. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e005498. [PMID: 25510885 PMCID: PMC4267079 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine the experiences of patients, health professionals and screeners; their interactions with and understandings of diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS); and how these influence uptake. DESIGN Purposive, qualitative design using multiperspectival, semistructured interviews and thematic analysis. SETTING Three UK Screening Programme regions with different service-delivery modes, minority ethnic and deprivation levels across rural, urban and inner-city areas, in general practitioner practices and patients' homes. PARTICIPANTS 62 including 38 patients (22 regular-screening attenders, 16 non-regular attenders) and 24 professionals (15 primary care professionals and 9 screeners). RESULTS Antecedents to attendance included knowledge about diabetic retinopathy and screening; antecedents to non-attendance included psychological, pragmatic and social factors. Confusion between photographs taken at routine eye tests and DRS photographs was identified. The differing regional invitation methods and screening locations were discussed, with convenience and transport safety being over-riding considerations for patients. Some patients mentioned significant pain and visual disturbance from mydriasis drops as a deterrent to attendance. CONCLUSIONS In this, the first study to consider multiperspectival experiential accounts, we identified that proactive coordination of care involving patients, primary care and screening programmes, prior to, during and after screening is required. Multiple factors, prior to, during and after screening, are involved in the attendance and non-attendance for DRS. Further research is needed to establish whether patient self-management educational interventions and the pharmacological reformulation of shorter acting mydriasis drops, may improve uptake of DRS. This might, in turn, reduce preventable vision loss and its associated costs to individuals and their families, and to health and social care providers, reducing current inequalities.
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- A E Hipwell
- CLAHRC-WM, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care Clinical Sciences, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- Gloucester Diabetic Retinopathy Research Group, Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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- Warwick Medical School Education & Development, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Division of Metabolic & Vascular Health, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme (England), Gloucestershire Eye Unit and Oxford Eye Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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- David Mant
- University of Oxford, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Oxford, UK
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