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Validation of a glaucoma knowledge assessment in glaucoma patients
Veena S Rao1, Esteban A Peralta1, Jullia A Rosdahl1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
|October 28, 2016
Summary
This study validated a glaucoma knowledge assessment to identify patient learning gaps. Results suggest the NEHEP quiz is a promising tool for developing reliable glaucoma education assessments.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Health Education
- Patient Assessment
Background:
- Glaucoma patient knowledge correlates with treatment adherence.
- Effective patient education requires reliable knowledge assessment tools.
- Identifying knowledge deficits is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate a glaucoma knowledge assessment tool.
- To identify knowledge deficits and learning barriers in glaucoma patients.
- To aid in patient educational assessments and interventions.
Main Methods:
- Administered the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) glaucoma knowledge assessment.
- Used a comprehensive 49-question examination for comparison.
- Assessed demographic data and health literacy.
- Performed statistical analyses to determine assessment validity.
Main Results:
- 12 glaucoma patients participated (mean age 69±14 years).
- NEHEP assessment scores averaged 73% correct; comprehensive assessment scores averaged 60% correct.
- Reliability (coefficient α) was 0.592 for NEHEP and 0.872 for the comprehensive assessment.
Conclusions:
- The NEHEP quiz shows potential as a concise and reliable tool for assessing glaucoma knowledge.
- Existing glaucoma knowledge assessments vary in question difficulty and differentiation ability.
- Further refinement of assessment questions can improve reliability and utility for patient education.
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