دورية
Evaluation and Referral of Diabetic Eye Disease in the Endocrinology and Primary Care Office Settings
| العنوان: | Evaluation and Referral of Diabetic Eye Disease in the Endocrinology and Primary Care Office Settings |
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| المؤلفون: | Silva, Fabiana Q., Adhi, Mehreen, Wai, Karen M., Olansky, Leann, Lansang, M. Cecilia, Singh, Rishi P. |
| المصدر: | Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina; October 2016, Vol. 47 Issue: 10 p930-934, 5p |
| مستخلص: | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify whether endocrinologists and primary care physicians (PCP) adequately screen for ophthalmic symptoms/signs within office visits and provide timely ophthalmology referrals in patients with diabetes.PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients between the ages of 18 years and 80 years with diabetes who underwent an office visit with an endocrinologist or a PCP between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014, were identified. Demographics, ophthalmic assessments, and referral information were collected.RESULTS:A total of 1,250 patient records were reviewed. Providers asked about ophthalmic symptoms/signs in 95.5% and 71% of endocrinology and primary care office encounters, respectively (A total of 1,250 patient records were reviewed. Providers asked about ophthalmic symptoms/signs in 95.5% and 71% of endocrinology and primary care office encounters, respectively (P< .0001). Past and/or future ophthalmology appointments were verified in 86.1% and 49.7% of patients during endocrinology and PCP visits, respectively (P< .0001).CONCLUSIONS:Ophthalmic complications from diabetes are not adequately screened, especially within the primary care setting, and further quality improvement measures may improve adherence to recommended screening protocols.[[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2016;47:930–934.] |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Supplemental Index |
| تدمد: | 23258160 23258179 |
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| DOI: | 10.3928/23258160-20161004-06 |