Perspectives of Latinx Patients with Diabetes on Teleophthalmology, Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Interpretation, and Virtual Care: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latinx populations in the United States bear a disproportionate burden of diabetic eye disease. Teleophthalmology with and without artificial intelligence (AI)-based image interpretation are validated methods for diabetic eye screening, but limited literature exists on patient perspectives. This study aimed at understanding the perspectives of Latinx patients with diabetes on teleophthalmology, AI-based image interpretation, and general virtual care to prevent avoidable blindness in this population.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured, individual interviews with 20 Latinx patients with diabetes at an urban, federally qualified health center in Madison, WI. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, professionally translated from Spanish to English, and analyzed using

SUBMITTER: Pelayo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10615055 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature