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Chan Ning Lee1,2, Jacqueline Ramke3,4, Ian McCormick1
1International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
BMJ Open
|July 10, 2020
Summary
This scoping review examines global data on cataract surgery services, assessing equity, access, quality, and financial protection to advance universal health coverage (UHC). Findings will inform strategies for equitable eye care worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Ophthalmology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Universal health coverage (UHC) aims for equitable access to quality healthcare and financial protection.
- Cataract surgery is effective but remains a leading cause of global blindness, highlighting service gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the global data landscape on cataract services concerning UHC dimensions.
- To assess the extent and distribution of research on equity, access, quality, and financial protection in cataract surgery.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review of published non-interventional primary research and systematic reviews.
- Searches conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, and Global Health databases (2000-2020).
- Data extraction and narrative synthesis using systematic review software and mapping.
Main Results:
- The review will identify and summarize available quantitative data on cataract services.
- Analysis will focus on the availability and nature of data related to equity, access, quality, and financial protection.
- Geographical distribution and research trends in cataract service data will be mapped.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the data landscape is crucial for identifying gaps in cataract service provision for UHC.
- This review will inform future research and policy development for equitable global eye health.
- Findings will contribute to the Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health.
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