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  • Ophthalmology and Optometry
  • Global Health
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Optometry is crucial for addressing uncorrected refractive error, a major cause of visual impairment globally.
  • Developing countries face a shortage of eye health professionals, necessitating sustainable, local training programs.
  • The Mozambique Eyecare Project serves as a case study for evaluating such initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the challenges and successes of establishing a new health profession within a development project context.
  • To understand the critical factors for integrating optometry into existing healthcare systems in developing countries.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design utilizing semi-structured interviews with 18 key informants.
  • Data collected between 2012 and 2014.
  • Thematic and descriptive-interpretive analysis of coded interview data.

Main Results:

  • Establishing a new profession faces challenges with professional identity and integration with existing cadres.
  • Lack of regulatory approval risks non-recognition, inappropriate scope of practice, and public vulnerability.
  • Official recognition by health authorities is vital for mainstreaming into public health services.

Conclusions:

  • Professional regulation ensures patient safety and standardizes care and training.
  • Development projects must prioritize professional identity and official recognition for long-term sustainability.
  • Legitimizing graduate qualifications supports investment and integrates new health professions effectively.