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Brisbane GPs' perceptions of screening for primary open-angle glaucoma
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1995
Summary
Brisbane GPs believe screening for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in patients over 50 is crucial. They identified a need for more information and skills in POAG detection and management.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- General Practice
Background:
- Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of blindness in Australia, often detected late.
- Public health interest in POAG screening has increased.
- This study assesses Brisbane GPs' attitudes and skills regarding POAG screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate current POAG screening methods used by GPs.
- Assess GP attitudes towards POAG screening.
- Determine GP satisfaction with their diagnostic knowledge and skills for common eye conditions.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was sent to 130 randomly selected Brisbane GPs.
- A high response rate of 94% was achieved.
Main Results:
- Tonometry and funduscopy are infrequently used by Brisbane GPs.
- Only 15% of GPs were satisfied with their POAG detection knowledge.
- 88% supported POAG screening for individuals over 50, suggesting roles for ophthalmologists, GPs, and optometrists.
- Key barriers identified were inaccurate screening tools (65%) and lack of information (32%).
Conclusions:
- Brisbane GPs advocate for POAG screening in patients over 50.
- They support a multi-disciplinary screening approach involving ophthalmologists, GPs, and optometrists.
- GPs require more information and training to improve POAG screening and management, with 85% requesting further resources.