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An optometry course on quality assurance
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|December 1, 1977
Summary
Pennsylvania College of Optometry introduced a quality assurance course for optometry students. This course covers peer review, evaluating optometric care, and record-keeping to prepare students for future healthcare demands.
Area of Science:
- Optometry Education
- Healthcare Quality Assurance
Background:
- Increasing societal demand for accountability in healthcare.
- Growing complexity of third-party payment programs and consumer rights in optometry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce fundamental quality assurance principles to first-year optometry students.
- To equip future optometrists with skills for evaluating and improving patient care.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a new course curriculum.
- Course content includes peer review, evaluation of optometric care, ambulatory records, and diagnostic problem-solving.
Main Results:
- First-year optometry students are being exposed to core quality assurance concepts.
- Curriculum addresses essential aspects of modern optometric practice and patient care standards.
Conclusions:
- Early education in quality assurance is crucial for optometry students.
- This initiative prepares students for evolving healthcare landscapes and patient expectations.