UK Optometrists' Professional Learning Needs Toward Engaging with Myopia Control Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to explore the support that UK optometrists feel they require to facilitate their engagement with myopia control intervention.

Methods

A self-administered online survey was distributed via QualtricsXM to practising optometrists in the UK via email lists and newsletters of local optical committees, social media, and optometric networks. Questions focussed on learning styles, training needs and barriers to learning.

Results

Fifty-five respondents completed the survey. Forty-eight respondents answered the question on where they get information about myopia control and learning style, 79.2% indicated that conferences offering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) material were their main source, and 20.8% preferred online learning as th

SUBMITTER: Wan Omar WE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854455 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature