Proposed task shifting integrated with telemedicine to address uncorrected refractive error in Kenya: Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developing countries such as Kenya still experience challenges around human resource to deliver refractive error services. However, given the burden of uncorrected refractive error, adoption of innovative and cost effective approaches is desirable. Hence this study intended to develop a task shifting framework integrated with telemedicine to potentially scale refractive error services.

Methods

This was an exploratory study conducted in four phases as follows: a scoping review of the scope of practice for ophthalmic workers in Kenya, an interview with key opinion leaders on the need for integration of public health approaches such as the vision corridors within the eye health ecosystem in Kenya and their knowledge on task shifting, and finally development and valid

SUBMITTER: Muma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10801974 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature