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Vision care for an underserved community.

E Hankins

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    A 1975 pilot project provided vision care and clinical training to underserved communities. This initiative may influence future healthcare specialist distribution to underserved populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optometry
    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • Underserved communities often lack access to essential vision care services.
    • The equitable distribution of healthcare specialists to underserved areas remains a challenge.
    • Community-based health initiatives are crucial for addressing healthcare disparities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a unique pilot outreach project established in 1975.
    • To highlight the dual goals of providing vision care and clinical training.
    • To explore the potential impact of such projects on future healthcare specialist distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between optometry college, health department, and community organizations.
    • Development of a pilot outreach project funded by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW).

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  • Integration of optometric students into multidisciplinary health care teams.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful delivery of vision care to a highly underserved population.
    • Comprehensive, community-oriented clinical training for optometric students was provided.
    • The project demonstrated a model for community-based healthcare delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-oriented optometric training can address healthcare access issues.
    • Such programs may encourage future healthcare professionals to serve underserved areas.
    • Pilot outreach projects can inform strategies for equitable healthcare specialist allocation.