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Optometry within hospitals at the Veterans Administration.

Mort Soroka1, Trafford Crump, Amy Bennett

  • 1Center for Vision Care Policy, State University of New York College of Optometry, New York, New York, USA. msoroka@sunyopt.edu

Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)
|November 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Optometrists are integral to Veterans Health Administration (VA) hospitals, providing comprehensive eye care and drug prescription. Their involvement extends to education, establishing a valuable model for healthcare organizations.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology and Optometry
  • Healthcare Management
  • Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Background:

  • Assessing the utilization and scope of optometry services within the Veterans Health Administration (VA) hospital system.
  • Quantifying the types of services provided by optometrists, including ocular disease management and drug prescription.
  • Investigating the role of optometrists in education and research within VA hospitals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the extent of optometrist involvement in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) hospital system.
  • To gather statistics on the number and nature of services offered by these healthcare professionals.
  • To understand the broader contributions of optometrists beyond direct patient care.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive analysis was performed using surveys and interviews with department chiefs and medical directors.

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  • Surveys were distributed to 149 Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals across the United States.
  • Data collected from surveys were tabulated, aggregated, and analyzed to identify trends and statistics.

    • Main Results:

    • An 81% response rate was achieved, with 122 surveys returned.
    • 98% of responding facilities (120) offer eye services, with 98% (117) having affiliated optometrists.
    • Optometrists provided diverse services, prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic drugs, and participated in training other health personnel.

    Conclusions:

    • Optometry has established a significant partnership with the Veterans Health Administration (VA), playing an essential role in hospital services.
    • The VA's integration of optometrists serves as a model for effective workforce management in managed care organizations.
    • Optometrists are vital contributors to patient care, education, and research within the VA system.