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Ophthalmic assistants, technicians and technologists. Current and potential utilization
Survey of Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1980
Summary
Physician extenders are becoming more common in eye care. This study explores their training and seeks ophthalmologist feedback on their current use and future need in ophthalmology services.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
Background:
- Physician extenders are increasingly training in eye care.
- There is a lack of research on their impact on service delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline physician extender training in ophthalmology.
- To gather ophthalmologist perspectives on current utilization.
- To assess the perceived future need for these professionals.
Main Methods:
- Review of available training categories and requirements for physician extenders.
- Distribution of a questionnaire to ophthalmologists for feedback.
- Analysis of questionnaire responses to inform future reports.
Main Results:
- (Awaiting data collection from questionnaire)
Conclusions:
- (Awaiting data collection from questionnaire)