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Erschienen in: Current Diabetes Reports 9/2019

01.09.2019 | Microvascular Complications—Retinopathy (DL Chao and G Yiu, Section Editors)

Scaling Up Teleophthalmology for Diabetic Eye Screening: Opportunities for Widespread Implementation in the USA

verfasst von: Yao Liu, Alejandra Torres Diaz, Ramsey Benkert

Erschienen in: Current Diabetes Reports | Ausgabe 9/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

We discuss opportunities to address key barriers to widespread implementation of teleophthalmology programs for diabetic eye screening in the United States (U.S.).

Recent Findings

Teleophthalmology is an evidence-based form of diabetic eye screening. This technology has been proven to substantially increase diabetic eye screening rates and decrease blindness. However, teleophthalmology implementation remains limited among U.S. health systems. Major barriers include financial concerns as well as limited utilization by providers, clinical staff, and patients. Possible interventions include increasingly affordable camera technology, demonstration of financially sustainable billing models, and engaging key stakeholders.

Summary

Significant opportunities exist to overcome barriers to scale up and promote widespread implementation of teleophthalmology in the USA. Further development of methods to sustain effective increases in diabetic eye screening rates using this technology is needed. In addition, the demonstration of cost-effectiveness in a variety of billing models should be investigated to facilitate widespread implementation of teleophthalmology in U.S. health systems.
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Metadaten
Titel
Scaling Up Teleophthalmology for Diabetic Eye Screening: Opportunities for Widespread Implementation in the USA
verfasst von
Yao Liu
Alejandra Torres Diaz
Ramsey Benkert
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Diabetes Reports / Ausgabe 9/2019
Print ISSN: 1534-4827
Elektronische ISSN: 1539-0829
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-019-1187-5

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