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Home care ophthalmology: A growing need
C Sevillano1, B Sánchez Rodríguez2, V Rodríguez López3
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital do Salnés, Pontevedra, España.
Introduction:
It is estimated that the dependent population is on the rise, with many of them unable to have hospital care due to mobility problems.
Purpose:
To determine the ophthalmic needs of this population, as well as to establish an examination protocol, using our experience.
Material And Methods:
All cases of home care in Ophthalmology from 2011 to 2018 in Hospital do Salnés (Galicia) were collected retrospectively. Characteristics of the examination and diseases were analysed. An examination protocol was established.
Results:
Only 7 patients (following family request), all with reduced mobility, were attended, and the pathology was resolved in a median of 1.4 visits. The majority (56%) had a previous diagnosis, with 43% a new diagnosis.
Discussion:
In the area covered, 4.15% of the population was not able to attend this clinic, making home care necessary. To achieve this with quality, the first protocol was written using previous experience.
Conclusions:
Home care in ophthalmology with good quality of care is possible and needed. This requires the adoption of protocols and the standardisation of this process.
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