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Yavatmal District Blindness Control Society: a case study.

S P Rao1, R V Dubewar, P G Deotale

  • 1Dept. of Preventive and Social Medicine, V.N. Government Medical College, Yavatmal, India.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 20, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The District Blindness Control Society (DBCS) in Yavatmal achieved nearly 100% of its targets. However, fixed facility performance lagged, and mobile unit camps met only 35-40% of their goals, indicating irrational target setting.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Ophthalmology
  • Health Program Management

Background:

  • The District Blindness Control Society (DBCS) is crucial for managing blindness control programs.
  • Effective utilization of resources and manpower is essential for program success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the District Blindness Control Society (DBCS), Yavatmal's records.
  • Evaluate target fixation, performance, and resource utilization (manpower and equipment).

Main Methods:

  • Scrutiny and analysis of all available records, reports, correspondence, and meeting proceedings from 1981-1998.
  • Retrospective study design.

Main Results:

  • Overall target achievement for DBCS approached 100% over the last decade.

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  • Performance at fixed facilities (district/tertiary hospitals) did not meet targets.
  • District mobile unit camps achieved only 35-40% of targets in the last quarter of the financial year.

    • Conclusions:

    • Target fixation within the DBCS program is irrational and requires revision.
    • Program managers must analyze available data to improve performance and resource allocation.